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Archbishop of York opposes gay marriage
The Archbishop of York has come out in opposition to gay marriage weeks ahead of a Government consultation on the issue.
Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches move towards unity
The Roman Catholic Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches in the UK have welcomed an âunprecedentedâ move towards unity this week.
Anger over green light to TV abortion ads
The Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) in the UK has made a controversial new ruling that allows private abortion clinics to run ads on TV and radio stations â a move that has angered a number of pro-life groups.
Church award seeks people who inspire their communities
The Church-sponsored award seeks people going above and beyond the call of duty to help their organisations change their communities
Christians welcome legacy pledges from party leaders
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are among the high profile figures promising to leave 10 per cent of their estate to charity
Christian Aid shows how fashion can be stylish and ethical
Underground catwalk show to demonstrate how consumers can impact the planet for good by rewearing, reclaiming and revitalising their existing clothes
Atheists split over monument plans
Richard Dawkins has dismissed plans to build a £1m monument to atheism in London.
Todd Agnew: How to be Loved
How to be loved: this is something Todd Agnew is hoping fans of his music will get through his latest album, due out on March 6.
Churches Together presidents hail âyear of celebrationâ
With the Olympics and Queen's Diamond Jubilee on the horizon, the Presidents of Churches Together in England have declared 2012 a "year of celebration"
The unfolding legacy of a World Cup church
A tent erected during the World Cup to screen matches has turned into a flourishing church.
Bishops pay visit to Olympic site
With just six months to go until the Olympics, Catholic bishops have paid a visit to the East London site to see how things are shaping up.
Archbishop pays tribute on Holocaust Memorial Day
The Archbishop of Canterbury has challenged people to move beyond their comfort zones and speak up for the âstrangerâ on Holocaust Memorial Day.
Government pressed on tax dodging
The Bishop of Derby has pressed the issue of tax dodging in the House of Lords.
Religion isnât necessary for morals â Dawkins
Christians and other religious people often point to their holy books as a source of moral guidance for the world, but to Richard Dawkins they are not necessary.
Welsh church leaders raise objections to organ donor plans
The Archbishop of Wales is among the Welsh church leaders opposing proposals to introduce presumed consent for organ donation
New website promises more cost effective buying
With churches also feeling the squeeze on finances, a new website is being launched later this month to help them make savings on the things they need to buy.