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Pakistan condemns violence against Christians
Pakistan's national assembly joined a chorus of condemnation Monday following Saturday's rioting in Lahore by Muslims that prompted Christians to flee before scores of their houses were burned.
Anger over violence against Pakistani Christians
Government authorities in Pakistan stand accused of failing to protect a vulnerable community who fled their Christian quarter and watched helplessly as their homes were robbed and set ablaze.
New UK Christian and gospel album chart
The Christian & Gospel Charts has been launched in the UK in partnership with Christian child development charity Compassion
CofE must be 'distinctive'
The former Bishop of Rochester has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England be more distinctive in a letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
Church: perfect in all its imperfections
The Bishop of Bath & Wells has reflected on divisions affecting the Church of England in his final presidential address to Diocesan Synod.
Benefit cuts: 'D-Day for millions'
The scale of the Government's cuts to welfare is "hard to comprehend", says the head of Church Action on Poverty.
Season of change for Wycliffe Bible Translators
2014 will be a big year for Wycliffe Bible Translators with the relocation of their headquarters and celebrations to mark their 50th anniversary in the UK.
Bishops attack Government's welfare reforms
Government cuts to benefits have been condemned in a letter signed by 43 bishops in the Church of England.
Be a 'mother' to someone who needs love
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham is encouraging people to pray and celebrate mothers this Mothering Sunday.
Rise in number of young priests welcomed
Lichfield Diocese's director of ordinands, the Reverend David Newsome, is upbeat about the increase in young people training to be a priest.
Praise for church winter shelter volunteers
An army of volunteers has won praise for making it possible to open church winter shelters for the homeless in Ipswich.
Rural areas need support, says Archbishop
Rural areas are struggling as a result of the tough economic climate and environmental challenges, the Archbishop of York has said.
Bishop opposes Stafford Hospital plans
Plans to turn Stafford Hospital into a smaller-scale 'local' hospital have been criticised by a Church of England bishop.
Walk to church for Climate Week
Parishioners in Pontefract are ditching their cars and walking to church this weekend.
Wakefield says no to single diocese
Wakefield Diocesan Synod has rejected proposals to form a single diocese
Online financial support for Scottish families
A Christian online giving charity is supporting families in Scotland for the first time.