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Tearfund calls for prayer to end hunger
Tearfund is appealing to Christians to pray for the millions of people around the world going hungry today.
New Archbishop of Glasgow announced
Bishop Philip Tartaglia has been announced today as the new Archbishop of Glasgow.
Christian campaigners hit out at tax evasion
A Christian movement to end poverty has spoken out against tax evasion by wealthy people.
Brenton Brown and Ben Cantelon joining Creation Fest
South African worship leader and songwriter, Brenton Brown, and Canadian worship leader Ben Cantelon are the latest acts to be added to the Creation Fest line-up.
Ageing population is not a problem
Leading statistician Andrew Dilnot is not concerned about Britain's ageing population. Speaking at the Keswick Convention, he said it was "peculiar" to talk of the "burden of ageing".
Sound of Wales singing a new song in the land of revival
A new band is helping the people of Wales reconnect with their spiritual heritage. Through live events and workshops, Sound of Wales (SOW) hopes to whet peopleâs spiritual appetites through the power of music and song.
Tutu supports decriminalisation of homosexuality worldwide
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is calling on countries to rescind laws banning homosexuality, arguing that its decriminalisation will result in a better understanding of the spread of HIV among homosexual men.
George Michael: Gay marriage shouldn't be forced
George Michael has suggested gay marriage should not be introduced if it means that churches are forced to perform the ceremonies on their premises.
Syria's Christians fear being attacked
Christians in Damascus and Aleppo are terrified of being targeted and driven away, according to a senior bishop.
John Sentamu popular choice as next Archbishop of Canterbury
A poll has found that most Christians would like to see John Sentamu become the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Evangelical Alliance rejects âextremistâ claim
Head of the Evangelical Alliance criticises âwoeful lack of religious understanding at the heart of Governmentâ.
Chaplains offer support and hope in Aurora
Chaplains are offering hope and comfort to the grieving community of Aurora after last week's deadly shooting in a cinema.
Churches offer counselling after Aurora shooting
Churches in Aurora and across Colorado have been holding prayer services and vigils since James Holmes shot 12 people dead in a cinema last week, but pastors are offering spiritual counsel too.
Norway marks first anniversary of Oslo and Utoeya attacks
Church services are taking place in Norway today to remember the victims of the gun and bomb attacks on Oslo and the island of Utoeya.
Atheist challenges Michael W Smith concert
Contemporary Christian music star Michael W Smith has denounced a recent lawsuit threat from a Utah atheist who wants a concert canceled because of possible church-state concerns.
Churches call for global clampdown on arms
Four global church bodies have issued a statement calling upon government leaders to reach agreement on arms.