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Vatican newspaper: 'Angels and Demons' is harmless entertainment
At the world premiere of "Angels & Demons" earlier this week, director Ron Howard said his team extended invitations to members of the Catholic Church but had not heard back.
Bishop of Peterborough dies
The Bishop of Peterborough, the Rt Rev Ian Cundy, has died at the age of 64 of cancer. Bishop Cundy was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung cavity, in October 2007.
Stuart Townend stirs up praise in 'Creation Sings'
Kingsway Music is set to release the new Stuart Townend album, 'Creation Sings', this month.
Economist proposes positive response to financial crisis
"As well as having a charity fund, why hasnât your church got an interest-free loan fund?" international economist Dr Paul Mills challenged conference participants in Cambridge this week.
Queen's medal pulled for being too Christian
A medal established by Queen Elizabeth II has been replaced by a new award after having all references to Christianity removed from it, on the grounds that it is not fitting for Hindus and Muslims.
Anglicans renew listening process to help mend rifts
An Anglican council that advises member churches worldwide and works to facilitate cooperative work has announced the continuation of a listening process that seeks to open the ears of Anglicans to the experiences of homosexuals.
Government must do more to help charities, says Christian Aid director
Christian Aid Director Dr Daleep Mukarji says the government must do more to help charities that work in developing countries during the present financial crisis.
Tell your story, says J John
The church needs to be equipping its members to tell their story and that of Jesus Christ, says J John.
Churches should set up 'flu friends' networks, says Evangelical Alliance
The Evangelical Alliance is calling on churches to prepare to set up networks of âflu friendsâ to care for the sick in case of a swine flu pandemic, following Government guidance for faith communities.
Church of England launches website to help nurture good schools
The Church of England has launched a new web resource identifying the values it believes make faith schools a success.
Taliban threatens Pope with 'severe reaction' ahead of Middle East visit
The Taliban has warned Pope Benedict XVI that he will feel âthe consequences of a severe reactionâ if Christianity is allowed to be preached in Afghanistan. The Pope is due to begin his tour of the Middle East today and will meet King Abdullah on his visit to Jordan, before heading to Israel.
MPs demand UN commission into Burma human rights violations
Over 60 British MPs are calling for a UN commission of inquiry into crimes against humanity in Burma, just two weeks before Nobel Laureate and democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is due for release from house arrest.
Girls to join Durham Cathedral choir for first time in 900 years
Durham Cathedral is to allow girls to sing in its choir for the first time in 900 years. Singing at the cathedral was originally done by monks, but later moved on to a choir of men and boys formed after the Reformation.
Miss California: The new family values spokeswoman?
As pageant officials review racy photos of Miss California Carrie Prejean and look into other possible violations of her contract, one Christian professor and specialist in sexuality issues is wondering why conservative and Christian groups are not proceeding with the same caution and instead giving her the platform.
Three Indian states report anti-Christian violence
Two incidents of assault and one incident of vandalism against Christians and their properties were reported by three Indian states this week.