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Oxford study: Belief in God is natural

A study led by academics at Oxford University has concluded that believing in gods and an afterlife is part of human nature.

Catholics to return to no meat on Fridays

The Catholic Church in England and Wales is to reintroduce the practice of abstaining from red meat on Fridays.

Roman Catholic taxi driver asked to remove ‘phallic’ cross

A taxi company owner has reacted with anger to a request from the local council to remove a small cross from the dashboard of one of her cabs because it looked “phallic”.

Mother of Family Guy actor wishes her son would find another job

Actor's mother says shows like Family Guy are leading to the "destruction of morality"

Bishop wants supermarkets to pay fair price to Britain's farmers

The Bishop of Hereford has called upon the Government to act to ensure that farmers receive a fair price for their produce.

Church of England challenged on cost of weddings

The Church of England was under pressure yesterday to explain the steps it is taking to increase the number of weddings taking place in its churches.

Duchess likens political correctness to censorship

The Duchess of Cornwall has spoken out against political correctness, saying that people should have the right to “speak freely”.

Christian students condemn proposal for extra university places

The Student Christian Movement has added its voice to condemnation of proposals to allow students from wealthy families pay more for places at top colleges.

Audio Bible bringing scripture to life

The Bible Society’s new audio Bible is helping thousands of people experience God’s word – and their faith - in a whole new way.

Egypt steps up security around churches

After attacks, Egypt pledges to tighten security and ease church building restrictions

Evangelist Billy Graham in hospital with pneumonia

Billy Graham resting in North Carolina hospital after contracting pneumonia

Campaign for 50,000 Twitter users to tweet Lord's Prayer

As part of a 50 day campaign leading up to the Global Day of Prayer on June 12, GDOP London is calling for 50,000 followers on Twitter to tweet the Lord's prayer.

Global Care seeks to break down distrust in charitable giving

Christian children’s charity Global Care has launched a new charity giving website to keep people in the know about where their money goes after they have made a donation.

Christian Socialist Movement pays tribute to Labour MP David Cairns

CSM says it is "saddened" by death of Labour MP David Cairns on Monday

Kate McCann speaks of her doubt in God after daughter Madeleine’s disappearance

Kate McCann admits to feeling angry with God after the disappearance of her daughter but says she doesnt blame him