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Ugandan child sponsored in memory of April Jones
Ugandan child sponsored in memory of April Jones

The parish of Machynlleth is to sponsor a child in Uganda in memory of April Jones.

Historic pilgrimage to Durham Cathedral
Historic pilgrimage to Durham Cathedral

The pilgrimage takes place as the visit of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the city comes to an end

Pope Francis says homosexuals must be accepted with 'respect, compassion and sensitivity'

Pope Francis stated in his most in-depth interview so far on the Roman Catholic Church, published Thursday, that he affirms the social views of the Church, including on homosexuality and abortion, but believes that other issues should also gain focus.

Historical society unhappy with Leicester Cathedral\'s Richard III tomb plans
Historical society unhappy with Leicester Cathedral's Richard III tomb plans

A historical society has withdrawn £40,000 of funding towards the cost of a new tomb at Leicester Cathedral for Richard III because it is unhappy with the design.

Review: How to Like Paul Again by Conrad Gempf
Review: How to Like Paul Again by Conrad Gempf

The Bible is not meant to be a Christian version of the daily horoscope.

Temple Church Choir to conclude Britten centenary year
Temple Church Choir to conclude Britten centenary year

The Temple Church Choir will be putting on two concerts in honour of Benjamin Britten this winter.

First woman appointed bishop in Church of Ireland
First woman appointed bishop in Church of Ireland

The Reverend Pat Storey has become the first woman to be appointed a bishop in the Church of Ireland.

Leo Cushley ordained as Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh
Leo Cushley ordained as Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh

Monsignor Leo Cushley has been formally ordained as the Roman Catholic Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh.

Government changes grant scheme for listed places of worship
Government changes grant scheme for listed places of worship

The Government has made changes to the Listed Places of Worship grant scheme to cover more repairs and alterations.

Bristol Salvation Army church praying for Syria
Bristol Salvation Army church praying for Syria

A Salvation Army church near Bristol has been praying for peace and the people of Syria as part of its prayer for a day event.

Nurturing Kingdom values
Nurturing Kingdom values

The Reverend Chris Worsley will be supporting parishes across the Diocese of Worcester as they seek to become Kingdom People.

New Bishop of Monmouth
New Bishop of Monmouth

The new Bishop of Monmouth will be consecrated at Llandaff Cathedral this weekend on his birthday

Kirk Moderator at play with Romanian children
Kirk Moderator at play with Romanian children

The Right Reverend Lorna Hood has spent some time meeting and playing with kindergarten children at the Reformed High School in Cluj, Romania.

Debate on women bishops inspires poet
Debate on women bishops inspires poet

The historic debate on women bishops in the Church in Wales last week was the inspiration behind the Reverend Peter Walker's new poem.

Worcester Cathedral\'s new Authorised Lay Ministers
Worcester Cathedral's new Authorised Lay Ministers

Over 70 people from Worcestershire and Dudley were authorised during a special service in Worcester Cathedral on Sunday.

Missionary discipleship fundamental to priestly vocation
Missionary discipleship fundamental to priestly vocation

The Archbishop of Westminster, the Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, has encouraged seminarians to see themselves as missionary disciples.