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Christian Unions ‘excited’ about launch of secularist societies

Christian Unions say they are ready for the latest mission of high profile atheist Richard Dawkins to see secularist societies set up on every university and college campus in the UK within the next 12 months.

Archbishops launch Lent appeal for Zimbabwe

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, have launched a Lent appeal for Zimbabwe on Ash Wednesday as Anglicans worldwide join in a day of prayer and fasting for the troubled country.

Archaeologists discover artefacts from time of Hezekiah

Archaeologists in Israel have discovered a large building dating back to the time of the First and Second Temples and the reign of Hezekiah, King of Judah.

Welcoming marriage

Grooms are more conscious of the serious commitment of marriage than you might think, while their fiancées are focused on making the wedding day itself a special occasion, claims a new book by Church House.

Rebecca St James nears end of filming for first movie

The full-length movie starring Christian songstress Rebecca St James in her first leading role is near the end of the filming process and needs only to shoot the remaining late winter scenes to wrap the project up.

Orissa Christians are 'heroes', say bishops

A conference of Indian Catholic bishops has described Christians persecuted for their faith in the country as "heroes of faith and patriotism".

Poll shows most people want religion in public life

A poll by the BBC has found that 62 per cent of people want religion and religious values to play an important role in public life in the UK.

Church gives out ‘tweets’ for Lent

‘What are you doing?’ asks the Church of England this Lent as it connects with people through the social networking site Twitter and a new Facebook application designed to get people to share their top tips for helping each other.

Italian nuns released by Somali Islamists

Two Italian nuns have been released after being kidnapped and held by Islamist militants from Somalia.

World Council of Churches 'on course' to select new head

The World Council of Churches is “on course” to select its next general secretary, according to the search committee’s moderator.

Christians decry Government's 'amoral' sex ed guidelines

The Christian Institute has hit out at new Government guidelines on sex education advising parents not to tell their children what is right and wrong when it comes to sex.

Pope to call for closure of tax havens

The Pope is to issue an encyclical in March, calling for the closure of all tax havens as part of the response to the world economic crisis. The encyclical is due out on 18 March.

Church Army helps ex-offenders and addicts get back on track

Church Army's Valley of Hope project has been working with the Welsh National Opera on the groundbreaking 'Street Songs' project.

Fairtrade Fortnight advocates justice for poor farmers

Thousands of events from banana-eating competitions to fashion shows will take place across the UK over the next two weeks to encourage more people to buy Fairtrade and support farmers in the developing world.

Church Army appoints Elaine Storkey as new Director of Training

Leading author and theologian Dr Elaine Storkey, has been appointed Church Army's new Director of Training.

Slumdog Millionaire director wanted to be a priest

“Slumdog Millionaire” director Danny Boyle says he “seriously contemplated” becoming a Catholic priest when he was younger.