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School children encouraged to try their best
Hundreds of primary school children breaking off for the summer were encouraged to "go for it" in life and look after others.
Young British Catholics in Rio to see Pope Francis
Hundreds of British Catholics have travelled to Brazil to take part in World Youth Day and see the Pope.
Bible Society office ransacked in Central African Republic
Churches mobilise support as health system collapses in wake of coup
President Obama Trayvon Martin Speech VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT [FULL TEXT]: Comments on George Zimmerman verdict
President Barack Obama spoke from the White House today and gave his personal remarks regarding the Trayvon Martin case which has rocked the nation.
Church organist's murderer jailed for life
Jonathan Bowling has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of church organist Alan Greaves last Christmas Eve.
Archbishop of Canterbury becomes patron of Friends of the Holy Land
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, has agreed to become patron of Friends of the Holy Land.
Roman Catholics in decline in Brazil, Protestants on the rise
New report from Pew Research Center reveals Brazil's changing religious landscape
Swim to look and feel good
Swimmers say the sport is not only great for fitness but also makes them look and feel good.
Spitting on the streets is 'deeply antisocial'
Secretary of State Eric Pickles has said spitting in the street should not be tolerated.
Zondervan showcases graphic novel at Comic Con
Zondervan is hoping to meet growing demand for faith-based graphic novels with its new release, Firstborn.
Three Emmy nominations for The Bible
History Channel's hit miniseries The Bible has been nominated for an impressive three Emmy Awards. Â
Hunger fears after India floods
Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to feed communities still reeling from devastating floods in northern India.
Peace pilgrims deliver anti-Trident petition to Downing Street
Peace pilgrims were due to arrive at Downing Street on Friday after a two-month trek from Iona to hand in a petition against the Trident nuclear missile programme.
Wikipedia 'edit wars': Jesus, George W Bush and other contentious topics
It seems there are some things the human race - or at least Wikipedia contributors - just can't agree on and Jesus, George W Bush and the Prophet Muhammad are just some of them.Â
New Testaments being distributed in Greece
Over 300 volunteers will descend on the Biblical town of Neapolis (the modern Kavala) to partake in what is potentially the biggest evangelistic effort in the history of Greece.
Syria: Children describe life of fear
Syria's civil war has reportedly claimed the lives of 5,000 children, says Open Doors