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Internet Explorer bug fix: Users advised to avoid Microsoft browser until official patch issued

In an advisory released April 28, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security advised Microsoft customers to avoid Internet Explorer (IE), or employ a temporary fix until the browser's security is restored.

Church of England's plans to double numbers of senior ethnic minority clergy welcomed

The Church of England wants to see double the number of ethnic minority clergy holding senior positions within a decade

Christian organisations refuse voluntary placements for Government's Help to Work scheme

The YMCA and The Salvation Army have refused to offer voluntary placements for a government scheme to support the unemployed back into work.

Scottish secularists pressing for 'opt in' to religious observance in schools

The Scottish Secular Society has repeated their call for religious assemblies to be attended on an opt-in basis.

Tornadoes devastate central US: 'We're so thankful God spared our lives'

Tornadoes devastate central U.S.

From fear to faith ... Making the leap

Unhealthy fear can be crippling but God makes it clear that we don't have to live that way

Religious supporters of EU anti-abortion campaign 'don't care about the life of the woman'

A campaign to end EU funding for programmes supporting abortion is uncompassionate towards women, the head of the International Planned Parenthood Federation has said.

Where is Christian mission facing the biggest challenges?

The Church is often negatively perceived, while other faiths are perceived positively, and young Christians prefer fellowship and worship over long and lonely missions work

Tom Hollander's Rev resonates with Christians

Christians can relate to the challenges experienced by the Reverend Adam Smallbone in BBC2's hit series Rev, new research has revealed.

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey sign on for Ben-Hur remake

The Bible producers will be working on a remake of the Charlton Heston classic with Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov

Rowan Williams says Britain is 'post-Christian'

The former Archbishop of Canterbury has taken something of a middle-ground in the debates sparked by David Cameron's comments where he called the UK a "Christian country".

Jesus is the difference in times of trial as well as times of peace

One Easter, I came close to losing my life, this Easter I basked in the joy of sunshine and ice cream with friends. Whatever my Easter looks like, the reality of Jesus in my life is always worth celebrating

Can gays go to heaven? Son of Billy Graham says 'absolutely'...but like all sinners, only after repentance [VIDEO]

Rev. Franklin Graham, son of famed evangelist Rev. Billy Graham, recently stated on an ABC news panel that gays can absolutely go to heaven â but like all sinners, only if they repent first.

Prime Minister's call for greater tax transparency welcomed

Christian Aid has welcomed David Cameron's letter to the UK's Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories reiterating the need to tackle fraud and tax evasion.

High rents keeping people stuck in homelessness

Homeless people are finding it difficult to move on from homelessness and hostels because of a shortage of affordable housing, the Caritas Social Action Network has warned (CSAN).

Broad support for David Cameron's view of Britain as a Christian country

Over half of the population believes Britain is a Christian country, according to a new poll for The Sunday Telegraph, but many Christians admit feeling afraid to share their faith