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Vigil for murdered vicar

A church vigil is taking place tonight for the Rev John Suddards who was found stabbed to death in his vicarage last week.

Welsh church leaders defend positive impact of faith communities

Welsh councils told to spend two minutes thinking about the positive impact of faith in their communities.

New Gallup poll links high religiosity to wellbeing

A new Gallup report suggests that highly religious people have a higher wellbeing rating than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious.

Winans pay tribute at Houston funeral

Gospel singers Cece and BeBe Winans joined friends and family of Whitney Houston in a moving “home going” service for the late singer.

Man arrested in connection to murder of vicar

Police have arrested a 47-year-old man in connection to the murder of a vicar in Gloucestershire.

Hoping for spring in Eritrea

Ruta is settled in the UK now but she longs for the day that change will come for Christians in her native Eritrea

Canon Andrew White tells of 'chaos' after withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

Following the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, the Christian minority faces continued sectarian violence, political mayhem, unemployment, lack of security, failing health care and the inability to buy food.

Spirit at work in Ukraine’s Ecumenical relations

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is “optimistic” about possible unity with Orthodox Christians in his country – because faithful from across the ecumenical divide are demanding it.

Turkish Christians still experiencing discrimination

Christians in Turkey continue to suffer attacks from private citizens, discrimination by lower-level government officials and vilification in both school textbooks and news media

Parliamentary group to protect teaching of RE

MPs have formed a new group to safeguard the future of Religious Education in schools.

Pickles restores prayer to councils

The High Court ban on prayers at council meetings has effectively been overturned by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.

The alcohol-free challenge

Britain is being challenged to go without alcohol for one week this month.

Barnabas Fund launches crisis appeal for Christians in Syria

Christians in Syria are “hungry and helpless” in the midst of fierce fighting between government forces and rebels.

Lent challenge to demonstrate generosity

Stewardship is inviting Christians to do their bit in changing the world this Lent.

Equalities chief says Christians are not above the law

Christians are wrong to think that they should be exempt from equality legislation, the chairman of the Equalities Commission has declared.

Young Anglicans supported in peacebuilding efforts

A unique workshop is to take place this summer to support the peacebuilding efforts of young Anglicans.