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Brown in 'cordial' meeting with Pope

Gordon Brown was at the Vatican today for his first meeting Pope Benedict XVI since becoming Prime Minister in 2007.

Breakthrough for Russian priest’s pro-life campaign

Groundbreaking plans are under way in a remote corner of Russia to open three pro-life centres for pregnant women under pressure to have an abortion.

Jars of Clay explore relationships and community in forthcoming album

Jars of Clay take listeners to the heart of relationships in their next release 'The Long Fall Back to Earth, out in April.

OM's new ministry ship to visit UK

OM’s newest and largest ministry ship, Logos Hope, is getting ready to welcome aboard hundreds of visitors when it heads to the UK this spring.

Most young people want more hours in the day – survey

Most young people would like more hours in the day to get everything done on their to-do list, according to a Methodist Church survey.

Christian right and left find common ground in poverty reduction

It’s not often that Christians on the right and left find common ground on public policies, but that was exactly the case Tuesday when politically diverse Christian leaders joined forces to offer solutions to reduce poverty in America.

Willow Creek Chicago pastor admits to 'sexual impurity'

A pastor at one of the largest and most influential megachurches in the US has resigned from his leadership position after admitting to "sexual impurity", according to a statement Tuesday by church officials.

Rick Warren wants Christians to defeat the 'scarcity mentality'

Trust in God and fill 10,000 grocery bags with food was the challenge heard by members of Saddleback Church this past weekend.

Iraq minister says Christians should stay and rebuild country

The German interior minister has been criticised by an Iraqi official for encouraging EU countries to offer refugee status to Iraqi Christians.

Christian milkman murdered by Muslim employers

A Christian milkman has been murdered in Pakistan after demanding his pay cheque from his Muslim employers.

House church leaders detained in China

Police in China’s Henan province raided a Christian meeting and arrested some 60 house church leaders, according to a US-based group that serves China’s persecuted Christians.

Concerns new library rules may leave Bible 'beyond reach'

Librarians have been told to place all religious texts on the top shelves of bookcases, following complaints from Muslims about the positioning of the Koran on shelves. The move has concerned some Christians who think it may put the Bible out of reach of readers.

Teen Missions helps Zambia orphans

Teen Mission International is in Zambia where it is helping orphans through a self-sustaining “boot camp” programme that trains and equips teenagers in the Word and service to their communities.

Bristol Palin: It's better to wait

After becoming a young mother in December, the 18-year-old daughter of Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin wants to be an advocate to prevent teen pregnancy.

Bible teaching 'essential' to understanding great literature

The poet laureate Andrew Motion has said that children should be taught the Bible throughout their education on the grounds that it is an “essential piece of cultural luggage” needed to properly understand literature.

Archbishop appoints new Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has appointed the Rev Canon Joanna Udal to serve as the Secretary for Anglican Communion Affairs.