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Archbishop: Christian UK can show leadership to Christian world

The Archbishop of Nigeria says church leaders in the UK must bring Christianity back to the centre of the nation

Christians harnessing Facebook to share faith

Christians in the UK are turning increasingly to social media sites like Facebook to share their faith, new research has found.

New Baptist Times website goes live

Three months after the last ever print edition was dispatched to churches around the country, a new era is dawning for The Baptist Times after the launch of its website this week.

Tobymac runs for hope

He's not just a legendary Christian music artist. Toby Mac also has a big heart to help give kids a new future.

Russell Crowe signs on for new Noah film

Months of rumours have now been confirmed: Russell Crowe will take on the lead role in an upcoming film based on the epic biblical story of Noah and his ark.

Inequality threatens stability in Latin America

Violence and political instability in Latin America will only increase unless inequality is addressed, Christian Aid has warned.

£10,000 sent to help Methodist Church in storm-hit Fiji

A "solidarity" grant of £10,000 has been sent to the Methodist Church in Fiji to support its response in the aftermath of a tropical storm.

Christians forced to flee northern Mali

Christians in Mali are in a “desperate plight” following last month’s military coup, Barnabas Fund has warned.

Temporary lifting of Burma sanctions welcomed

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed the European Union’s decision to suspend sanctions against Burma for a year.

Donations soar after runner’s death in London Marathon

There has been a surge in donations to a fundraising page set up by a 30-year-old woman who collapsed during the London Marathon.

Gender should not be ‘irrelevant’ to marriage

An open letter from Anglican clergy in support of gay marriage has been criticised by an orthodox group within the Church of England.

Report calls for largely elected House of Lords

A parliamentary report out today has recommended reform to the House of Lords to make the upper chamber largely elected.

Men could soon outlive women

A switch to healthier lifestyles and the shift in jobs away from manufacturing to office-based work means men are living longer

Archbishop celebrates St George’s Day

He may hail from Uganda but the Archbishop of York is one of England’s most passionate spokespeople for St George’s Day, being marked today.

The end of being clever worship leaders?

Little articles like this need to have clever hooks right up here in the first paragraph.