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Church outlines vision for a moral economy

The Church of Scotland has published a 47-page report outlining its vision for an economy underpinned by a moral vision.

Rare Gospel purchased by British Library

The British Library has bought Europe’s oldest intact book for £9 million, saving it from the possibility of being sold to an overseas buyer.

Turkey: Hopes for religious equality under new constitution

Christians in Turkey are hoping that the country’s new constitution will guarantee the same rights for them as for Muslims.

Australian cardinal apologises over Jewish comments

Australia's most senior-ranked Catholic clergyman has apologised for after a debate in which he appeared to suggest that Jews were intellectually and morally inferior.

Bill Cosby speaks against guns after Trayvon Martin death

The death of black teenager Trayvon Martin at the hands of a white neighbourhood watch volunteer in Florida has reignited America’s race relations debate, but veteran comedian and actor Bill Cosby is more worried about guns.

Cornish schools to teach paganism

Schools in Cornwall are reportedly to begin teaching pagan beliefs as part of the religious education syllabus for the first time.

Cathedral’s £3m renovation threatened by VAT charge

St Nicholas Cathedral in Newcastle fears that its £3 million renovation may have to be scaled back if the Government goes ahead with its plan to charge VAT on alterations to listed buildings.

We cannot eliminate every risk in life

Life will always be full of risk

Call for control on food promotion

The head of the Christian Medical Fellowship has called for controls on the promotion of foods that offer high energy but little nutritional value.

Church making inroads against malaria in Africa

The church is working in some of the hardest to reach areas in Africa to tackle malaria.

Worship Central spreads worldwide

Worship Central's free downloadable training course has only been going for six months but it has already spread across 43 countries.

Fears for South Sudan as fighting intensifies

The Government must continue to focus its efforts on humanitarian assistance in South Sudan, says Tearfund.

Operation Mobilisation opens new arts mission school

If a picture says a thousand words, how about a mime, dance or song?

VAT on listed buildings could spell 'disaster' for churches

The Bishop of Hereford has warned that the Government's plan to introduce VAT payments on alterations to listed buildings could be the "straw that breaks the camel's back" for churches.

Video rant against Kirk Cameron's gay comments

Attacks against child actor Kirk Cameron for expressing his religious beliefs on homosexuality have continued despite it being more than a month since the comments were made. The most recent attack comes in the form of a two-minute spoof video created by the comedy website "Funny or Die."

Limited edition New Testaments to celebrate Queen's Diamond Jubilee

A special edition New Testament emblazoned with the union jack is on sale for a limited time to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.