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Young Christian leaders mentored by politicians

Christians were among the students to graduate from a UN award-winning leadership development programme this week.

Church fears 'dictatorship' in debt-burdened Greece

The Greek Orthodox Church in Great Britain has spoken of its concerns for Greece as the country struggles to free itself from a crippling debt crisis.

Afghanistan tops list of most dangerous countries for women

Afghanistan has been voted the most dangerous country for women in a poll of experts by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

Warning to Western churches after al-Qaeda call to attack sacred places

A Christian volunteer network is urging churches to be alert following al-Qaeda’s recent call to Muslims to attack sacred places in the West.

Christianity Explored expands to the US

Christianity Explored makes its official US debut

Mercy Ships celebrates World Blood Donor Day

Mercy Ships saving lives with "walking blood bank" on hospital ship, Africa Mercy

Cambridge University Press releases new ‘flipback’ Bible

A brand new style of Bible has been brought out by Cambridge University as part of its celebrations marking the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.

Archbishop ‘deplores’ violence in Sudan

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has voiced concern over increasing violence in South Kordofan in Sudan.

Government should listen to the Archbishop – Christian Socialists

The Christian Socialist Movement has come out in defence of the Archbishop of Canterbury after he faced a storm of criticism over comments about the Coalition.

BBC under fire for showing assisted suicide

Christians are among critics condemning the BBC after it broadcast the dying moments of a man committing assisted suicide.

Christians praying for England's drought-hit farmers

Christians are offering their support and prayers to farmers after the driest spring on record

Pentecost Festival shows off best of the church

From swishing, to dance, to comedy, music, art and teaching, it was all going off in London yesterday for the church's birthday

Free cakes, prayer and a smile at the Isle of Wight Festival

Christians are offering some respite to rockers this weekend with tea, cake and a warm smile.

Bishop supports Bill to restrict Sharia law

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has lent his support to a Bill tabled in the House of Lords this week to scale back the influence of Sharia law.

Chocolate heart for Margaret of York

A Belgian chocolatier is celebrating the life of Margaret of York and the special link between Britain and Belgium with a romantic tribute in chocolate.