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Williams laments church decline in Middle East

The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion has expressed his "deep" concern over the declining number of believers in the Middle East during a four-day visit to the region.

Newsboys - New CD Born Again coming in June

Combine the strengths of two supergroups that have sold millions of records, achieved an astounding number of #1 radio hits and received numerous Dove Awards. The result? A reborn newsboys.

Iraq church leaders to speak with common voice

A global ecumenical body has welcomed âwith great hope and deep satisfactionâ the decision of diverse church leaders in Iraq to establish a council to speak with a common voice.

Aid mobilised as deadly floods hit Madeira

Emergency rescue teams and Portuguese Navy ships carrying aid are on their way to the island of Madeira where floods have killed 32 people.

Eat soup and raise funds for the poor

Celebrity chef Kevin Woodford is encouraging people to raise funds for Christian Aidâs work with the poor by holding a soup lunch with friends.

Government denies sex ed opt out for faith schools

The Government has come under pressure after faith groups secured an amendment to a Bill that would allow faith schools to teach sex education according to their ethos.

Jesus was super-intelligent gay man, says Elton John

Sir Elton John has offended Christians after claiming Jesus was a âsuper-intelligent gay manâ.

Red Cross fears for Haiti camp residents as rainy season approaches

The Red Cross is calling for more land to be made available for organised temporary settlements as the threat of floods looms.

Teabags for donations at Oxfam shops during Fairtrade Fortnight

This Fairtrade Fortnight, Oxfam charity shops will be giving away 40 free cups of tea to anyone who brings in a bag of good quality donations.

Pope in talks with BBC over radio slot

Pope Benedict XVI is reportedly in talks with the BBC about featuring on Radio 4âs Thought for the Day.

It Is Well from Kutless continues to resonate with fans

Kutless has impacted fans once again with another power ballad, âWhat Faith Can Doâ.

Demand for Bible outstripping supply in China

The Bible Society has reported a growing demand for copies of the Bible in China where an estimated 500,000 people converted to Christianity in 2009 alone.

New booklet explores church for adults with learning disabilities

Encounters on the Edge author Claire Dalpra was astonished to find when chatting to her colleagues in Church Armyâs research unit, The Sheffield Centre, that almost everyone had a family, friend or work connection to someone with learning disabilities.