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Christians support Valentine's Day vigil for Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Christians will join human rights campaigners in a Valentine’s Day vigil outside Zimbabwe’s embassy in London.

Kazakhstan Constitutional Council rejects restrictive draft law

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed a landmark decision by Kazakhstan’s Constitutional Council to reject as unconstitutional a restrictive draft law which CSW says seriously threatened to further restrict freedom of religion and belief in the country.

Valentine's couples choose quality time over flashy gifts

Adults would rather spend quality time with their loved one than receive an indulgent gift on Valentine's Day, according to a new Church of England survey out today.

Scorsese planning film on persecution of Japanese Christians

Martin Scorsese is planning to make a film version of a novel based on the persecution of Christians in Japan during the 17th century.

Signs of the times

What do you get when you mix environmental calamities, political corruption and rapid technological development? The end of human history, say some Christians.

Mandisa sings freedom in next release

Grammy nominee and American Idol finalist Mandisa is speaking truth and encouragement to women worldwide about the freedom she has experienced through her faith and incredible 70lb weight loss in her upcoming release, Freedom, out on March 24.

Church leaders launch online pilgrimage for Lent

Church leaders of all denominations laced up their hiking boots, hoisted their rucksacks and gathered their laptops this week to publicise a unique virtual journey around the Holy Land, organised by the charity Christian Aid.

Hollywood beckons for Bible Society

It’s lights, camera and action this month for national charity Bible Society as it turns out two professional film productions in a week for a Hollywood competition.

Church condemns ‘intolerable’ plight of asylum seekers

The Church of England has condemned the Government’s refusal to allow asylum seekers the right to work and warned of the destitution faced by refused asylum seekers unable to return to their countries of origin.

Sentamu defends school receptionist in prayer row

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has defended a school receptionist facing disciplinary action after asking Christian friends for prayer when her daughter was scolded by a teacher for talking about Jesus.

Archbishop: Britain is not religiously divided

The Government is wrong to think that religion is deeply dividing Britain, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Anglicans called on to offer hope in financial crisis

Anglicans must bring hope to those feeling despair because of the recession, says the Archbishop of York.

New guide helps churches go green

Parishes in the Church in Wales are being urged to “think global – act local” in a new guide detailing how they can reduce their carbon footprint.

Call to prayer for Burma's oppressed Karen minority

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for prayers for Burma this weekend on the first anniversary of a Karen leader in Burma.

Retirement taking toll on Highland presbytery

A presbytery in the Highlands of Scotland is calling on new ministers because retirements are beginning to take their toll on the number of existing preachers.

Malmesbury Abbey to host skate outreach

Eighty bales of straw and 100 sheets of 8x4 plywood are to be imported into the nave of Malmesbury’s ancient abbey in Wiltshire for a three-day Christian skate event.