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Plans to redefine marriage are ‘madness’ - Cardinal

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has hit out at the Government’s plans to redefine marriage.

Archbishop calls for protection of homosexuals

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has called upon nations to respect the human rights of homosexuals in countries where they are often targeted for violence, as he suggested that anti-gay legislation is akin to racial discrimination.

Salvation Army aids tornado-affected communities

The Salvation Army is responding after a series of tornadoes killed at least 28 people in the US.

Church buildings help to tell nation's story

Education Secretary Michael Gove has asked English Heritage to compile a list of local historical sites that will help tell "our rich island story" to schoolchildren.

Premier sets sights on new carol singing world record

Premier Christian Radio has just been confirmed as the world record er for the largest carol singing event but the group are not resting on their laurels.

The difference between going and staying

A leading proponent of the belief that Christians should always be on mission, or "missional", in their daily lives says it's time for believers to stay and live longer in the areas of the world that they feel God has called them to.

Christians remember Shahbaz Bhatti on anniversary of death

Christians have called for justice for Shahbaz Bhatti on the first anniversary of his murder.

Churches in Africa becoming 'HIV competent'

More churches in Africa are well informed about HIV, are welcoming HIV positive people, and are fighting against HIV and AIDS in Africa and beyond

Dementia sufferers remembered in prayer

The Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham has lent his support to the National Week of Prayer for Dementia later this month.

The irony of hurt and healing

Hurt is something most of us experience at some point in our lives and some of it is of our own doing, but what MercyMe want people to remember is that there is also a healer.

Christians reject ‘after-birth abortion’

Christians have rejected the claim by two medical ethicists that killing newborn babies is no different to abortion.

OM raising funds to keep ship ministry afloat

Through the generosity of a partner of OM's Ship Ministry, a 1 to 2 matching grant of up to $3 million has been made available to keep Logos Hope sailing into the future.

Church leaders gather to discuss church planting in Wales

Over 200 church leaders from a range of Welsh churches met recently in Newtown to collaborate on evangelising the nation.

Equality legislation creating social tension, say Christian MPs

Christian MPs and peers have warned that recent equality legislation is creating, not preventing, social tensions.

Major Bible exhibition opens at Vatican

Some of the rarest Bibles and recordings of Scripture have gone on display at the Vatican today.