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Vatican-backed newspaper gives thumbs up to latest Harry Potter film
The Vaticanâs semi-official newspaper has offered a surprisingly positive review of the latest Harry Potter film, saying that the moral values presented are more likely to stick with moviegoers than any appeal that witchcraft may have.
Seventh church bombed in Iraq within 48 hours
A Chaldean Christian church in Iraq was bombed Monday, injuring three children in the latest violent act against a Christian house of worship, Iraqi officials said.
Son of 'godfather of gospel' to lead church
The son of the late Rev Timothy Wright was installed as pastor of his fatherâs church on Sunday, three months after the death of the Grammy-nominated gospel music singer known to some as the "godfather of gospel".
Princess Royal honours Scottish churches
Scotland's Churches Scheme will celebrate the country's Year of Homecoming by holding its annual gathering in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.
Call to reform divorce law
A compulsory three-month âcooling offâ period in which estranged couples must find out about the implications of a divorce is recommended in a major new report on family law reform to be published today.
Church must provide âsafe spaceâ for children, says bishop
âChildren need friends in reality and not just on a computer screen,â says the Bishop of Lichfield.
Most Britons want to see end to poverty in their lifetime
A poll out today has found that nearly three quarters of British men and women want to see an end to poverty in their lifetime.
Michael W Smith's European tour one of his 'most memorable'
Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Michael W Smith recently completed the highly successful European leg of his New Hallelujah World Tour.
Church bomb attacks leave four dead in Baghdad
At least four have been killed and 32 wounded in bomb attacks on six Baghdad churches in 24 hours.
Pope and Obama discuss life issues
US President Barack Obama and Pope Benedict XVI touched on the ethics of abortion and stem cells in their first meeting on Friday.
Tearfund: G8 leaders âsquanderedâ opportunity on climate change
G8 leaders meeting in LâAquila in Italy this week âsquanderedâ the opportunity to agree adequate funds to help poor countries respond to climate change, says Christian aid agency Tearfund.
Cuban court hands pastor six year prison sentence
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called into question a six year prison sentence handed on Thursday to the leader of a growing Christian organisation in Cuba.
Churches in Australia unite to tell about Jesus
Hundreds of churches in the Australian state of New South Wales will come together this weekend and next for the Jesus All About Life (JAAL) Giving Sunday.
Manchester teenager wins Surefish Church Website of the Year Award
The overall winner of the 2009 Surefish Local Church Website of the Year Award was announced on Wednesday as St Andrew's Church in Manchester which is designed and managed by an 18 year-old, Nick Salisbury.
Archbishop: Tensions among Anglicans stem from deep bonds
The head of the Anglican Communion suggested Thursday that the tension between The Episcopal Church in the US and Anglicans abroad stem from the love and need for one another in the worldwide church body.
Evangelistic activity weekend has positive impact on young people
Following recent reports in the press that Richard Dawkinsâ foundation has donated to a five-day secular children's camp, Youth for Christ says it is seeing many exciting things happen at its own fun activity weekend .