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Playboy apologises for Virgin Mary cover

A model posing as the Virgin Mary on the cover of the Mexican edition of Playboy magazine led the US headquarters to issue a formal apology.

Social gospel is 'Marxism in Christian clothing', says Warren

Best-selling author, social activist and megachurch pastor Rick Warren described the social gospel supported by many of the mainline churches as “Marxism in Christian clothing”.

Peru's farmers look for support in face of changing climate

Without stronger action from the West "millions of poor people will be abandoned to the escalating ravages of an unpredictable climate", says one Peruvian battling against poverty.

CAP welcomes call for end to asylum seeker destitution

Church Action on Poverty has welcomed a new report that calls for an end to the enforced destitution of asylum seekers.

Archbishop tells society to cherish children

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has called on people to value all children and do their part to nurture a wholesome family life.

Christians face difficult Christmas in Iraq

Christian in Iraq remain under siege, said the head of the North American branch of Open Doors on Monday.

Westminster Abbey adds Hindu snowmen to Christmas displays

Some Anglican clergy have added a multicultural twist to Christmas decorations, adding Hindu snowmen, a Chinese dragon and a Jewish temple to the lawn where the traditional scene of a baby Jesus, angels, and the three wise men used to be displayed alone.

New trustees bring fresh energy to YMCA board

YMCAs from across England recently gathered for Y-Fest 2008, the YMCA’s National Day of Celebration & Thanksgiving.

North London youth unite against gang culture

Young people gathered in a North London church on Saturday to express their unanimous opposition to gang violence.

God can mend broken Britain, says Archbishop

God can mend the social ills afflicting Britain, but not necessarily in the way some people expect, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Foster family to be buried in local church

Troubled millionaire Christopher Foster will be buried beside his wife and daughter who he killed in August before taking his own life.

Orissa: More arrests over Hindu leader’s death

Police in the trouble hotspot of Orissa in India say they have arrested more people in connection with the murder of a radical Hindu leader.

'The Day the Earth Stood Still' mirrors days of Noah

Hitting theatres across the nation since Friday is the remake of a classic 1951 film cherished by critics and sci-fi fanatics.

Rick Warren raises eyebrows with 'punish evildoers' comments

Megachurch pastor Rick Warren says killing is sometimes justified.

Big Daddy Weave singer welcomes new addition to family

This holiday season Big Daddy Weave’s Mike Weaver says that his favourite carol is “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” because of “the lack of sleep around here lately”.

Globalisation needs 'values' to succeed, says Blair

Globalisation needs a “solid basis of values” to succeed, contended former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in a major address this past week.