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Egypt restores world’s oldest monastery

Egypt has completed the restoration of what is believed to be the world’s oldest Christian monastery, Saint Anthony’s. The 1,600 year old site near Suez City re-opened to visitors this week after a five year renovation project costing $14 million (£9 million). Two main churches, the monk’s quarters, an ancient wall and a tower have been newly restored. The monastery has long been a site of pilgrimage for... 
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BibleFresh encourages a fresh look at God’s word

Christians across the UK are working together to reinvigorate the Bible for the 21st century. BibleFresh, a coalition of more than 50 Christian organisations including the Evangelical... 
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Anti-Semitism on the rise in the UK

The number of anti-Semitic incidents in the UK reached record levels last year in the wake of Israel’s offensive in the Gaza Strip. The Community Security Trust (CST), which... 
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China opposed to Obama meeting Dalai Lama

China has warned US President Barack Obama that relations between the two countries will be damaged if he meets with the Dalai Lama. According to speculation, the President is... 
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Facebook and Twitter an “exciting opportunity” for Christians

The Methodist Council is encouraging Christians to use social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter as tools for positive engagement with those outside the church. The Council,... 
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Divorce rate lowest since 1979

The number of married couples getting divorced is at its lowest rate for 29 years, according to figures published last week by the Office of National Statistics. During 2008, the... 
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Baptists arrested for ‘abducting’ Haitian orphans

Ten American Christians who attempted to take dozens of orphaned children out of earthquake-devastated Haiti have been arrested at the country’s border. The group, which... 
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