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Church leaders get behind campaign to remember world’s poor

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are among the church leaders backing a new campaign to inspire people to live lives that remember the poor.

Susan Boyle says singing in front of Pope is ‘dream come true’

Singing sensation Susan Boyle says it is “her greatest dream come true” to sing in front of the Pope.

Evangelical body calls for solidarity with Pakistan

World Evangelical Alliance appeals for prayer and financial support for Pakistan as flood waters show no sign of receding.

Church says Religion Editor could help boost BBC's religious literacy

Submission to BBC Trust calls for current range of programmes to be enhanced by more in-depth news coverage

Judge blocks Obama's embryonic stem cell research policy

A federal judge on Monday blocked US President Barack Obama's embryonic stem cell research policy, concluding that it violates a ban on federal funds being used in the destruction of human embryos.

Lesbian minister heads to Church court again

A retired Presbyterian minister is facing trial for performing same-sex ceremonies in California.

Statement from Cardinal Sean Brady on the Claudy bombing report

Joint Statement by Cardinal Sean Brady, Archbishop of Armagh, and Bishop Seamus Hegarty, Bishop of Derry, in response to the Public Statement of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland into the RUC Investigation of the Claudy Bombing, on 31 July 1972.

Thousands sign Right to Believe petition

More than 20,000 people have signed a petition expressing support for millions of believers around the world who are denied the right to practice their faith.

Church denies Claudy bombing cover-up

The Roman Catholic Church in Ireland has insisted that it did not cover up the suspected involvement of a terrorist priest following the release of a damning report into the Claudy bombing.

More students taking Religious Education GCSE

Young people are "clamouring" for deeper understanding of religious perspectives, says the Church of England's Head of School Improvement.

Niger hit by floods and food crisis

Floods and heavy rains across Niger have destroyed crops less than two months before harvest, compounding the country’s existing food crisis, said international aid agency Oxfam.

Faith, politics and love dominate this year's I Will Tell Film Festival

The 4th annual I Will Tell International Film Festival, which explores themes associated with social justice, community empowerment and individual transformation is back and will take place in the heart of Brixton, south London at venues around Windrush Square from August 30 to September 9.

Spiritual warfare is a reality believers have to be ready for

The greatest warfare for a Christian is not taking place out in the fallen world, but inside our own hearts, says Dr R Albert Mohler Jr.

Campaign group calls on governments to cancel Pakistan’s debt

Jubilee Debt Campaign is calling on governments and international institutions to freeze Pakistan’s debt.

Diocese of Oxford celebrates God in creation

The Diocese of Oxford is inviting people to send in photographs, poems or prayers that capture the way creation inspires them.