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Obama under fire for Ground Zero mosque remarks

Negative reactions to President Obama’s remarks about the proposed mosque near Ground Zero are coming from all sides, including members of his own political party.

Cuba prevents mother of dead prisoner of conscience from attending church

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling on the Cuban government to allow the mother of a Cuban prisoner who died in jail earlier this year to attend religious services.

Secularists angry with group’s ‘Bibles for the courts’ campaign

The Scottish Bible Society (SBS) has come under fire from the National Secular Society for sending thousands of Bibles to Scottish law courts and judges.

Legacies should be part of a Christian's discipleship - Tearfund

Tearfund wants to see more Christians leave a gift to charity in their will.

CWR releases Road to Bethlehem book and DVD for kids

CWR has published a new book and DVD set to retell the nativity in an imaginative and charming way.

Skateboarding priest reaches out to youngsters

A Hungarian Roman Catholic priest is reaching out to young people with his skateboarding tricks – and becoming a YouTube sensation in the process.

Taizé mourns loss of founder on 70th anniversary

Taizé community remembers death of its founder and leader five years ago as it marks 70 years since the community's founding.

Guvna B, Victizzle and FaithChild at the indigO2 arena

Award winning Christian hip hop artists Guvna B, Victizzle and Faithchild teamed up to present their biggest gospel show at the indigO2 arena.

US conservative Christians fear for rights

Conservative Christians fear they will no longer be able to preach against homosexuality if same-sex marriages become the norm

Appeals court extends hold on California gay marriages

A federal appeals court put an indefinite hold on California same-sex marriages Monday, overruling the order of a lower court judge who paved the way for such unions to commence on Wednesday.

Scale of need in Pakistan 'incomprehensible', says World Vision

With an estimated 20 million people affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan, it is “almost incomprehensible” to imagine the response that is needed, says World Vision.

Priest delivers last rites to Zsa Zsa Gabor

Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor has received her last rites from a priest, according to her publicist.

Hillsong on a high after first sell-out US tour

First U.S. Tour Led by Morgan Featuring Music From Top Selling Album, A Beautiful Exchange, Averages Nearly 4,000 People Per Market, Gathers National / Regional Media Acclaim

Lack of funds may leave most people in West Africa short of food aid

WFP to prioritise children under age of two – 60% of people in dire need of aid may not receive adequate help

Lambeth Palace Library's exhibition to go on virtual display

A virtual exhibition is being planned in response to huge interest in Treasures of Lambeth Palace Library

The Ten Commandments: Are they still relevant?

But do the Ten Commandments still have any real significance for us today?