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Archbishop appeals on behalf of deaf school in Egypt

The Archbishop of York is appealing for donations towards the running of a deaf unit in Egypt.

University is about 'more than getting a job'

Universities should take the holistic development of students into consideration, not simply prepare them for the world of work, a church education adviser has said.

No better time to reflect than Lent, says Baghdad vicar
No better time to reflect than Lent, says Baghdad vicar

Canon Andrew White has reminded people of the glory in suffering in a reflection written specially for Lent, which starts today.

Susan Boyle launches Lent campaign tackling poverty
Susan Boyle launches Lent campaign tackling poverty

Singer Susan Boyle and Paralympic gold medallist David Smith have launched a Lent appeal to transform impoverished communities around the world.

A life of helping others
A life of helping others

The Reverend David Tomlinson has just taken up his new job as vicar at Saint John's Shildon, near Durham.

Church helps people start Lent with a smile
Church helps people start Lent with a smile

Pancake parties are being held by churches across the nation this week to mark the start of Lent.

Future of Anglican-Catholic relations depend on successor
Future of Anglican-Catholic relations depend on successor

The Archbishop of Canterbury's representative to the Holy See has reserved judgement on what the Pope's resignation will mean for Anglican-Catholic relations.

Church gives cautious welcome to adult care reforms

The social action arm of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has welcomed the cap on adult social care costs and the extension of the means-testing threshold.

2013 Christian Grammy winners
2013 Christian Grammy winners

Here is the full list of Christian artists who picked up awards at this year's Grammys

Count your blessings this Lent
Count your blessings this Lent

Christian Aid has launched a new mobile app to help people take action in solidarity with the world's poor.

Methodist leaders praying for Pope and Catholics

Methodist Church leaders have offered their prayers for Pope Benedict XVI after he announced his resignation today.

Anglican leaders praise 'great theologian' as Pope resigns

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, has greeted news of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation with a "heavy heart".

UK Catholics express shock over Pope's resignation

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has admitted being "shocked and surprised" by the announcement today that Pope Benedict XVI will retire at the end of the month.

Pope announces resignation due to age
Pope announces resignation due to age

Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he is to resign at the end of the month.

Hobby Lobby president recognised for biblical stand

The president of a major US retailer has been recognised for his biblical values as his company remains embroiled in a legal fight over a healthcare policy that contradicts its Christian ethos.

Preaching prodigy: an 11-year-old in the pulpit
Preaching prodigy: an 11-year-old in the pulpit

Ezekiel Stoddard was just seven-years-old when he felt called by God to preach the Gospel.