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Israel and Palestine must seek peace - bishop
The Bishop of Bath & Wells has spoken of his hope for long-term peace in the Holy Land following a recent trip to the region.
Bishop of Worcester becomes next Lord High Almoner
The Bishop of Worcester has been announced as the next Lord High Almoner.

Woolly mitre for bishop
The Bishop of Brixworth has received an unexpected gift in the form of a woollen mitre and scarf.
Bishops take up bicycle challenge
Two Church of England bishops will be cycling 172 miles in two days for Christian Aid this spring.

New vicarage puts clergy at heart of Suffolk community
A new vicarage has been built in the heart of an urban estate in Bury St Edmunds to better serve the town.

Woking church gives Saturday shoppers food for thought
Christ Church, Woking, is inviting shoppers to take some time out from the stores and consider the issues facing their community.

Tour Jerusalem from home
Jerusalem.com has launched new online 3D tours of the holy city.
Pakistan: Christian murdered after row over religion
A 45-year-old Christian was reportedly shot dead in Pakistan following a heated argument with a local Muslim over religion.

Now/Next from iWorship
iWorship is back with a new collection of hits for the worshipping church.
Josh McDowell to preach in Iraq
Christian apologist Josh McDowell will be special guest at an evening of worship and teaching in Erbil, Iraq.
Benny Hinn's son detained over alleged assault
The son of charismatic Christian evangelist Benny Hinn was detained along with two bodyguards employed by the ministry for allegedly assaulting a deaf and dumb man during an evangelistic event in Manaus, Brazil.

Durham Diocese searching for its next bishop
The Diocese of Durham is in the process of selecting its next bishop following the departure of Archbishop Justin Welby.
Pastor beheaded in Tanzania
Mathayo Kachili, pastor of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God church in Buseresere, Tanzania, was reportedly beheaded by a group of religious extremists in an attack on the church on 11 February.
Egypt: Copts protest church attack
Hundreds of Copts rallied on Sunday evening February 17 against the torching of St Georges church in Sarsena on February 15, as well as the escalation of destruction of churches by Muslims.

Social media teaching kids about needs of others
More than half of teenagers say social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have made them more aware of the needs of others.

Bishop supports Street Child World Cup
The Bishop of London is fundraising for the Amos Trust and Street Child World Cup throughout Lent.