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Christians returned to jail in Iran

An Iranian high court has upheld the prison sentences of four Christians for converting to the faith from Islam.

Christians praying for Syria
Christians praying for Syria

Christians around the world are praying for a return to peace in Syria

Historic meeting between Pope and Coptic Orthodox leader
Historic meeting between Pope and Coptic Orthodox leader

Pope Francis and the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, Pope Tawadros II, held a historic meeting at the Vatican on Friday.

Queen attends rededication service of Temple Church organ
Queen attends rededication service of Temple Church organ

The Queen was guest of honour at a special service in London this week to rededicate Temple Church's organ.

Festivals to reach people outside church
Festivals to reach people outside church

Churches in the Chilterns are coming together to host a festival to attract new people to their buildings

Teacher fired over bikini photo: Olivia Sprauer caught moonlighting as swimwear model Victoria Valentine James
Teacher fired over bikini photo: Olivia Sprauer caught moonlighting as swimwear model Victoria Valentine James

A teacher has been fired over a bikini photo that school administrators felt was wholly inappropriate given the teacher's position.

Trolley push raises awareness of UK food poverty
Trolley push raises awareness of UK food poverty

Last effort of Trussel Trust Foodbanks' "Phil the Trolley" campaign against food poverty in UK

Vicar with vertigo to skydive for Christian Aid
Vicar with vertigo to skydive for Christian Aid

The Reverend Mike Haslam suffers from vertigo but he is putting his fears to one side to raise money for Christian Aid.

BT and SOS Children\'s Villages bringing internet to 20 African communities
BT and SOS Children's Villages bringing internet to 20 African communities

Broadband internet delivered to communities across Africa, benefiting 700,000

Tanzania Muslim Council condemns cathedral attack

Tensions have heightened between religious communities

New campaign reminds women they are precious

The online hub for young women, Milk & Honey, has launched a new campaign tackling low self-esteem among women.

Psy says \'I gotta be humble\'
Psy says 'I gotta be humble'

Korean pop phenomenon Psy was at Harvard University's Memorial Church to take part in a conversation about "Gangnam Style" and the role digital media played in turning it into a global hit and Psy into a global superstar.

Welsh Christians call for release of last British resident in Guantanamo
Welsh Christians call for release of last British resident in Guantanamo

Christians Against Torture says it is a "disgrace" that Shaker Aamer is still being held in Guantanamo Bay.

David Bowie's religious-themed video gets adult content warning on YouTube

David Bowie has never been one to follow convention but his unholy music video, "The Next Day", in which he is depicted as Christ was temporarily removed from YouTube.

George Osborne urged to clamp down on tax havens
George Osborne urged to clamp down on tax havens

Development agencies are urging the Chancellor to take the lead in ending tax dodging at a meeting of G7 finance ministers this week

Toddler missing after triple homicide (VIDEO): Search for Lana after mother Kaylie Bailey is identified as one of three victims
Toddler missing after triple homicide (VIDEO): Search for Lana after mother Kaylie Bailey is identified as one of three victims

An 18-month old toddler girl is missing after a triple homicide in a Kansas farm this week.