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Queen\'s speech: the key points
Queen's speech: the key points

Pension Bill, Care Bill and other highlights

Lamborghini\'s 50th anniversary
Lamborghini's 50th anniversary

It's the Lamborghini's 50th anniversary this year and to celebrate, 350 of the luxury sports cars are making their way from Milan today on a grand tour.

We must learn to look out for each other
We must learn to look out for each other

Charity begins at home but it doesn't stay there.

Disappointment as aid left out of Queen\'s speech
Disappointment as aid left out of Queen's speech

Tearfund chief executive Matthew Frost says he is "bitterly disappointed" that the Government has failed to follow through on its pledge to commit 0.7% of national income to aid.

Jahmene Douglas brings the magic to London Community Gospel Choir's 30th anniversary concert

Jahmene Douglas was a special guest at the LCGC's 30th anniversary concert, drawing cheers for his gospel version of Emeli Sandé's "Next to Me".

New Pope Francis photo journal

This lavishly illustrated, carefully researched book chronicles the historic resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and election of the Argentine Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergogolio as Pope Francis.

\'Soul Surfer\' Bethany Hamilton to wed
'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton to wed

The shark attack survivor who inspired hit flick Soul Surfer has found her soul mate

God gesture disqualifies team from State Championships; Religious violation? (VIDEO)
God gesture disqualifies team from State Championships; Religious violation? (VIDEO)

A high school track team in Texas was disqualified from competing in the state championships on Friday after winning a 4 x 100m relay because the team's anchor runner Derrick Hayes made a "God gesture" to thank God for their victory.

Bibles for persecuted families in Pakistan
Bibles for persecuted families in Pakistan

Aim4Faith Ministries encouraged families affected by mob violence in Lahore

Deadly explosion at Mass in Tanzania

Fear and grief rocked a predominantly Christian area of northern Tanzania on Sunday after an unidentified man reportedly hurled an explosive device at the inaugural Mass of a new church building, killing two worshippers.

California church faces setback in legal battle for property

St James Anglican Church in Newport Beach, California, has received a serious setback in its legal case and fight to retain its property from being confiscated by the US Episcopal Church.

Church of England reports \'growing stability\' in attendance
Church of England reports 'growing stability' in attendance

New figures from the Church of England released today reveal the increasing popularity of Christmas services and a "growing stability" in weekly service attendance.

Finland's Eurovision entrant planning gay marriage protest

Finland's entrant to this year's Eurovision Song Contest is planning a "surprise" at the end of her performance on 18 May to make known her support for gay marriage.

Archive of the Month: A snapshot of parish life in Killucan between 1696 and 1786
Archive of the Month: A snapshot of parish life in Killucan between 1696 and 1786

The Church of Ireland's RCB Library has chosen the online Killucan parish register 1696-1786 as its Archive of the Month for May

Ancient Norway-Sweden pilgrimage route to reopen

A 580km pilgrimage route between Selanger in Sweden and Trondheim in Norway is being given a new lease of life after 500 years of neglect.

We pray for Madeleine McCann every day, says Archbishop
We pray for Madeleine McCann every day, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of York and his staff say prayers every day in the chapel of Bishopthorpe Palace for missing Madeleine McCann.