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Sense of community can reverse Church decline
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the need to create community in churches if they are to attract more people through their doors.
Thousands of crosses disappear from visual protest against child poverty
Some 4,500 wooden crosses hammered into a Colorado hillside to protest childhood poverty have mysteriously disappeared.
Skipping breakfast and why saving time may not save your health
Skipping breakfast may be the norm for some people in the morning mayhem but it may do us more harm than good in the long term.
Former Nigerian Governor allows 'under-age' marriage loophole into Constitution
Human rights activists fear lack of protection for young girls
Plight of street children inspires skydive
The founder of Christian children's charity Viva has taken part in a skydive to raise money for street children.
Alarm over Christians being accused of blasphemy by text message in Pakistan
There are reports that a Christian couple in Pakistan have been charged with blasphemy over text messages they sent to a Muslim.
India: Converts face prison without permission from authorities
India's Madhya Pradesh state has passed legislation that would send those who convert and their religious leaders to prison for failing to obtain permission from authorities at least one month prior to conversion.
Chasing Owls headlining Edinburgh church's arts festival
Fresh from their Glastonbury set, folk band Chasing Owls will be the closing act at Connected
Call for prayer ahead of Zimbabwe elections
Church leaders in Zimbabwe are asking for prayer ahead of elections taking place at the end of the month.
Leo Cushley is new Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh
Monsignor Leo Cushley has been named as the new Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh.
Churches celebrate North East's rich Christian heritage
A rare exhibition of the Lindisfarne Gospels in Durham this summer has spurred churches in the area to celebrate the North East's rich Christian heritage.
Bishop's appeal to restore Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace, ancient home of the Bishops of London, is in the midst of a multi-million pound restoration process
Facebook says block on Kirk Cameron's new movie website was 'mistake'
Facebook's temporary block on a link to Kirk Cameron's new movie website was down to a mistake in their anti-spam system, the social networking site has explained.
Thousands attend Mass to open World Youth Day
Thousands of young Catholics were at Copacabana beach in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday evening for a Mass to open World Youth Day.
Some frequently asked questions about christenings
The Church of England has compiled its list of most frequently asked questions for any other parents thinking about celebrating the gift of their child with a christening
Archbishop condemns 'evil' attacks on Muslims
The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned attacks on Muslims in the wake of Drummer Lee Rigby's murder as "acts of evil".