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New GCSE to cover Druids, Rastafarians and Moonies
A new Religious Studies GCSE has received criticism after it was discovered that it would cover the rituals and teachings of various religious sects and atheism, whilst teaching on the Bible and other holy books would be reduced substantially.
Ex-lap dancer now 'dances for God'
A lap-dancer turned nun is to perform a ballet dance for senior clergy of the Catholic Church.
Israel hoping Pope's visit will increase pilgrimages
The Israeli Tourism Ministry has said that Christian tourism to the country has increased 17 per cent since the late Pope John Paul II visited the country in 2000.
Catholics appoint new leader
The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham has been appointed to succeed Cardinal Cormac Murphy-OâConnor as head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.
GDOP to light up all of London with prayer
Christians and church leaders from across London gathered on April 2 to share the vision for the London Global Day of Prayer (GDOP) 2009 event, to be held on May 31.
Archbishop joins Mizen family in denouncing 'angry Britain'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has joined with the parents of murdered schoolboy Jimmy Mizen, in speaking out against Britain as a âcountry of angerâ.
Christian women arrested in Iran
Iranian security forces have arrested two women for practicing Christianity. According to persecution watchdog International Christian Concern (ICC), Marzieh Amairizadeh and Maryam Rustampoor were accused of being âanti-government activistsâ.
Philippine Christians living in fear
More than a year after Islamic militants murdered a popular missionary priest in the Philippines, the local bishop has claimed that people are still living in fear.
G20 agree global deal to tackle recession
World leaders at the G20 summit have finalised a global deal in a bid to lift the world out of the economic crisis.
Dawkins calls Pope 'stupid' for condom comments
Atheist Richard Dawkins has called Pope Benedict XVI âstupidâ for saying that condoms can increase the problem of Aids.
Nightclub's Pope flyer banned as offensive to Poles and Catholics
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that a promotional nightclub flyer should be removed as it is offensive to Catholics and Poles.
USPG responds to fatal flooding in Namibia and Angola
The Anglican Church, with support from the Anglican mission agency USPG, is reaching out to victims of severe flooding along the Angola-Namibia border.
Moderator calls on PM to protect church investors
Dr Donald Patton, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland, has called on the government to protect the savings of investors in the Presbyterian Mutual Society.
G20 must seize chance to put people first, says coalition
G20 leaders should promote jobs, justice and the climate at crunch talks in London today, says a coalition of more than 160 organisations.
Unsung Heroes - the hunt is on!
The Church of England has teamed up with Country Life magazine to hunt for an elusive species: the unsung hero!
Mandisa shines with 'Freedom'
Three years ago, Mandisa Lynn Hundley was auditioning for America's favourite TV show: "American Idol".