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App gives isolated pastors access to Bible resources
Church pastors living in remote parts of the world will be able to access Christian training resources thanks to a new app from Mission Aviation Fellowship.

UK Churches to meet over plight of Bangladeshi garment workers
Representatives of UK Churches and church-related organisations will be meeting in London next month to discuss how they can support efforts to improve conditions for Bangladeshi garment workers.

Alpha helps the curious find faith and friendship
It seemed like a fair swap â Nigel Rennie taught the Rev Andy Norris how to sail after Andy had taught him about Christianity.

Teddy the abandoned foal celebrates his 1st birthday after miraculous recovery
Teddy was left to die at the side of a busy Buckinghamshire road when he was just eight weeks old.

Archbishop of Canterbury urges caution before any decision on Syria strike
The Archbishop of Canterbury has cautioned the Government against rushing into a military response to the Syria crisis.

Pope to meet Jordan's King Abdullah
Syria is expected to figure in a meeting this week between Pope Francis and Jordan's King Abdullah
Muslim mob injures church leaders, choir members in Nigeria
A Muslim mob with knives and iron rods injured several members of an Anglican church in Nasarawa state on August 17 over a dispute about less than one cent in change, area Christians said.

Clarence Jones: 'I Have a Dream' of justice through nonviolence
"Everything that is celebrated about that speech was completely spontaneous," said a man who should know.

Church body condemns chemical weapons use in Syria
United Nations must fulfil its responsibility to protect the people of Syria from gross human rights violations, the World Council of Churches has said.

Miley Cyrus MTV VMA performance draws criticism and complaints; Robin Thicke's mom says she can never 'unsee it'
Miley Cyrus's sexually provocative performance has drawn criticism from celebrities and a parents' group accusing MTV of continuing to "sexually exploit young women".

Pope appeals for end to conflict in Syria
Pope Francis said he was following developments with "great suffering and concern".

Volunteer ghost hunters invited to sleepover at Mackintosh church
The only church designed by Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh is looking for volunteer ghost hunters brave enough to spend the night there.

Service of peace and reconciliation to mark Flodden anniversary
A service of peace and reconciliation will be taking place in Branxton next month to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden.

Benedict's personal secretary denies resignation reports
The personal secretary of former Pope Benedict XVI has dismissed media reports that the pontiff's resignation was prompted by a belief that God had told him to.

Christian Girl Guide troop agrees to adopt secular Promise
A Girl Guide troop that vowed to stick to the original religious Promise has backed down after a meeting with senior leaders.

Sentamu reflects on King's 'I have a dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr's 'I have a dream' speech can still inspire change in the world half a century on, reflects the Archbishop of York in an article in the Yorkshire Post.Â