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National 'Poverty Pilgrimage' gets underway

A pilgrimage to highlight the plight of people living in poverty gets underway from York on Sunday.

Ousting of Morsi must be followed by 'proactive' reconciliation

The path of reconciliation and unity is the only way forward for Egypt after the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood, says the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK.

Wakefield churches receive £100 boost for outreach

The Bishop of Wakefield is giving £100 to every church in his diocese to help them start projects serving their local communities.

Bishop\'s wife to cycle Wales for organ donation awareness
Bishop's wife to cycle Wales for organ donation awareness

The wife of the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon will be cycling across Wales next week to raise awareness of organ donation.

Street preacher arrested over \'homophobic\' speech
Street preacher arrested over 'homophobic' speech

A street preacher has been arrested in south-west London for using "homophobic" speech.

Independence Day celebration at London church
Independence Day celebration at London church

A London church has joined in Fourth of July celebrations with a special American Independence Day service.

Bernie Nolan dies of cancer at age of 52
Bernie Nolan dies of cancer at age of 52

Bernie Nolan has died at the age of 52 after a battle with breast cancer.  

Madeleine McCann investigators identify 38 people \'of interest\'
Madeleine McCann investigators identify 38 people 'of interest'

Scotland Yard has identified 38 possible suspects in the case of missing Madeleine McCann.  

Churches have different vision of 'cesspit' borough

Churches are coming together to celebrate the good things happening in the borough that came bottom in the Government's wellbeing survey.

Don\'t worry for us, but rejoice for us, says Egyptian Bible Society leader
Don't worry for us, but rejoice for us, says Egyptian Bible Society leader

The General Director of the Bible Society of Egypt is positive about the demonstrations that have led to the ousting of President Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Youth and truth
Youth and truth

OAC evangelist Dave Workman is helping young people steer clear of the drugs, drink and sex scene

Egypt: The Muslim Brotherhood is down, but is it out?

New report traces the long, patient rise of political Islam

Church schools can support children from \'chaotic\' households
Church schools can support children from 'chaotic' households

Michael Gove has said schools are becoming one of the main sources of stability for children growing up in broken and struggling households.

Crystal Cathedral\'s final benediction
Crystal Cathedral's final benediction

Crystal Cathedral Ministries held its last service on Sunday at the famous glass building in Costa Mesa, California, before handing over to St Callistus Catholic Church.

Prince of Wales makes stop at historic church during summer tour
Prince of Wales makes stop at historic church during summer tour

The Prince of Wales braved a heavy downpour to visit an ancient church in Gwynedd earlier this week.

Justin Timberlake\'s sexually explicit video pulled from YouTube
Justin Timberlake's sexually explicit video pulled from YouTube

YouTube has pulled the plug on Justin Timberlake's new music video because it is too explicit.