Carey Lodge
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US officially classifies Boko Haram a terrorist organisation
The US State Department announced yesterday that it has officially recognised the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram as a "foreign terrorist organisation", signalling in a significant change in position.
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Archbishop denies change in position on CofE school admissions
The Archbishop of Canterbury has released a statement affirming his support for the use of faith-based criteria when it comes to selecting pupils for church schools.
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Democratic Republic of Congo still unstable, warns Christian Aid
News that the M23 leadership has abandoned its rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was welcomed by peace groups all over the globe earlier this month, but Christian Aid warns this will not provide a "quick fix" solution to ongoing instability in the African country.
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Archdeacon to run 100k next year to raise autism awareness
The Venerable Dr David Jenkins, Archbishop of Sudbury, is set to compete in ten 10K races in 2014 to raise awareness and money for families affected by autism.
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Light up? The UK's first e-cigarette bar opens in Shoreditch
The UK's first ever electronic cigarette bar opened in London yesterday, amidst debates about whether or not it should be legal to smoke them in public.
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Pope Francis: Corruption must be punished
Just three days after he lashed out against those obsessed with greed, the Pope has delivered another hard-line sermon concerning engagement with corrupt practices.
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Typhoon Haiyan response: Salvation Army fears outbreak of disease
More charities are announcing their financial support for aid relief work in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan.
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Holy Mo! Churches raising money for men's health
Women everywhere are cringing as their husbands, boyfriends and male friends attempt to grow facial hair in the name of raising money and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer charities.
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Jennifer Lawrence on Miley Cyrus: It's 'disgusting' that young sex sells
The Hunger Games star is refusing to give in to Hollywood pressure to be stick thin and sexualised
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Bishop of Worchester supports campaign against gender violence
The Bishop of Worcester will be wearing a white ribbon this month to show his support for a campaign to end gender violence.
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Prisons Week: A call to community
Christians across the UK are being invited to pray for prisoners during 'Prisons Week' from 17 to 23 November.
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Christians must stand up to payday lenders, says bishop
Following the lead of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of Ludlow has joined in the campaign to support credit unions as a fairer alternative to payday loan companies.