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Baptists give grants to churches to alleviate poverty
A church in Essex that closed down two years ago is to re-open thanks to a grant from the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB). Ardleigh Green Baptist Church will open in the New Year following renovation and redecoration work.
'God being violated' in Zimbabwe and Darfur, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of York has called for action against "God being violated" in Zimbabwe and Darfur.
Indian church attacks caused by 'inadequate' government protection, say Christians
The state government of Orissa is responsible for the attacks on churches and Christian organisations in Kandhamal district in India, according to the Orissa unit of the All-India Christian Council.
Recycle your unwanted Christmas gifts, says Presbyterian head
The head of the Presbyterian Church of Wales has called on people to recycle their unwanted Christmas gifts and leftover food to care for the environment this festive season.
Standing room only at Christmas services
Churches in the Diocese of Lichfield have enjoyed packed out services this Christmas, some with record high attendances.
Mystery worshippers to uncover what encourages churchgoing
Christian Research has commissioned Retail Maxim to begin a new "mystery worshipper" initiative designed to find the reasons why people do not go to Church or practise the Christian faith.
Christian Peoples Alliance joins forces with European Christian Democrats
The Christian Peoples Alliance (CPA) has made British electoral history by being the first party in the country to formally join part of the European family of Christian Democratic parties.
Police enforce curfew after India religious riots
Religious curfew comes into force in parts of eastern India after fatal clashes between Hindus and Christians.
Salvation Army, European Commission agree humanitarian partnership
The Salvation Army has entered into a five-year agreement with the European Commission's humanitarian arm to more effectively respond to global crises.
Mexico's Catholic Church faces priest shortage
Believers this holiday season are filling church pews across Mexico, but a shortage of priests in one of the world's most Roman Catholic nations threatens to leave many of the faithful without pastors.
Pope hails persecuted Christians as modern martyrs
Pope Benedict said on Wednesday that Christians faced persecution, torture and death in some parts of the world and continued to be made martyrs for their faith.
One killed, 14 churches attacked in eastern India
Hundreds of federal police were deployed in India's eastern state of Orissa on Wednesday after Hindu hardliners burnt and damaged 14 churches, killing at least one person, police said.
US presidential hopeful Huckabee defends Jesus as point of Christmas
Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said Jesus Christ is the point of Christmas during a sermon in reference to his Christmas ad, which has come under fire for its frank religious tone.
Fake underground churches expose North Korean Christians - news agency
The North Korean government is reportedly setting up fake underground churches and disguising national security agents as defectors to expose Christians, reported a North Korea-focused online news agency.
Indonesia marks three years after tsunami with prayers
Hundreds of Indonesians prayed at mass graves in Aceh province on Wednesday to remember relatives who died in the Indian Ocean tsunami three years ago.
Diplomatic row as Afghans expel Brit and Irishman
A diplomatic row erupted on Wednesday between Afghanistan and key aid partners after Kabul ordered the expulsion of a Briton and Irishman working for the EU and the UN, accusing them of threatening state security.