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Mass marks five years since disappearance of Madeleine McCann

A mass is being held in Liverpool to mark the fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

Authorities in New Zealand pull healing advert

A New Zealand church's billboard claiming ''Jesus Heals Cancer'' has been replaced by a new message after advertising authorities ordered the original be taken down amid complaints that it made false promises.

Fears for Chen Guangcheng after US embassy walkout

The head of a ministry that supports persecuted Christians in China has expressed concerns for the welfare of activist Chen Guangcheng after leaving the American embassy.

US sees rise in Latter-Day Saints, Mormons and Muslims

The latest census into religion in the US has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, and Muslims, a modest increase in the number of evangelical Protestants, and a drop in the number of Catholics and mainline Protestants.

Hundreds bid farewell to marathon runner who touched the nation

More than 600 family and friends turned out to pay their respects to marathon runner Claire Squires at her funeral today.

Cardinal Brady refutes abuse claims

The Catholic Primate of All Ireland has hit out at suggestions he failed to take the appropriate action against paedophile priest Brendan Smyth during a Church inquiry in 1975.

Stephen Baldwin on a mission to end hunger among orphans

Former Hollywood bad boy and born again Christian Stephen Baldwin is raising funds to feed 2012 orphans before the year is out.

Diamond Jubilee New Testaments fly off the shelves

Diamond Jubilee New Testament has proved to be a bestseller

All Souls appeals for help to make sermons easier to find

The church of John Stott has appealed for help from supporters to make its archive of sermons and talks easier for people to find.

New VeggieTales release - The Penniless Princess

Big Idea Entertainment is set to release a brand new VeggieTales on DVD this summer.

Billy Graham tackles big questions about death and afterlife

Renowned evangelist Billy Graham has released a new book called The Heaven Answer Book, which promises to answer "questions that readers frequently have about death, the afterlife, and an eternity in Heaven".

10,000 youth called to prayer day

Urban Saints and Soul Survivor are among the organisations getting behind a campaign to mobilise 10,000 young Christians in praying for the nation.

Internet helps to spread Gospel in Turkey

Operation Mobilisation’s Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) in Turkey has seen its 50-year ministry transformed through the internet.

Website offers $1m for Tim Tebow’s virginity

A dating website for people wanting an extramarital affair is reportedly offering $1 million for Tim Tebow’s virginity.

New appointment to drive forward mission in Ireland

Summer Madness and Church Army have appointed Jasper Rutherford to drive forward mission among in Ireland.

Archbishop warns against growth at the cost of wellbeing

Current economic models are so focused on growth that there is little consideration for shared wellbeing, the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned.