News
Methodists to celebrate 200-year mission heritage in Leeds
Leeds will be centre of Methodist celebration on 6 October
Priest says losing eyesight made her better listener
A priest who lost her eyesight was among the Christians recognised by the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocese for their dedication and commitment to church life.
Billy Graham writes letter to Iran's president asking for imprisoned American pastors release
Veteran evangelist Billy Graham has weighed in on the plight of imprisoned American Pastor Saeed Abedini.
Nigeria attack: Students shot dead as they slept
Suspected Islamist gunmen have attacked a college in north-eastern Nigeria, killing up to 50 students.
Commemorative coins mark christening of Prince George
Three commemorative coins are to be produced to mark the christening of Prince George.
Archbishop welcomes marriage tax breaks plan
The Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement today that some married couples and civil partners will receive a transferable tax allowance from 2015.
Nominal religion is swiftly becoming 'no religion', says Church leader
The latest statistics from the 2011 Census are a "significant challenge" for Scottish churches
Religious freedom is 'fundamental human right', says Baroness Warsi
Baroness Warsi convened a meeting of foreign ministers on Friday to discuss international efforts to fight violence in the name of religion. Â
President Obama calls for release of pastor imprisoned in Iran
Fox News is reporting that a senior Obama Administration official has confirmed that President Obama has called for the release of American Pastor Saeed Abedini in a phone conversation today with Iranian President Rouhani.
Egypt: A country in confusion
Egypt's precarious fight for the future
US evangelist who nearly ended his life brings hope to Europe's suicide capital
International evangelist Jay Lowder, who at the age of 21 attempted suicide, has been preaching at Alive Belfast Mission this week.
Church of England to have stake in new bank
The Church of England has taken a stake in a new "challenger" bank being created from 314 branches of the Royal Bank of Scotland.Â
IPCC report should stir action on climate change
Christian Aid has warned that the impact of climate change will only worsen unless urgent action is taken on a global level.
Church receives new organ after five years of fundraising
Five years of fundraising has paid off for St Michael and All Angels, Bedford Park,which celebrated its new pipe organ this week.
Does Bridget Jones give women false hope for love?
If you're over 35, female and waiting for Mr Perfect, you only have a one in three chance of having your happily ever after.
Women find the time for social media but not for exercise
UK women say a lack of time is the reason for their lack of exercise but they still find time to text and check their Facebook daily, fitness survey finds