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Pope Invites Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor to Stay on
The Pope invites the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales to retain his position after his 75th birthday.
UK Catholic Leaders Welcome Pope's Lift on Latin Mass Restrictions
Catholic leaders in the UK have welcomed the announcement from the Pope that restrictions will be lifted on the Latin Tridentine Mass.
Sub-Saharan Africa Struggling to Meet MDGs, warns World Vision
At the midpoint between the adoption of the Millennium Development Goals and the 2015 target date for their achievement, sub-Saharan Africa is not on track to achieve any of the Goals, a UN progress report has found.
Leading US Theologian Denies Mormons are Part of Christian Church
Mormons seeking recognition as a legitimate member of the Christian church is self-contradictory because the religion was founded by declaring it is the only existing true church, stated one of the US' pre-eminent evangelical leaders last Friday.
Opposition to Female Pastors Grows in Church of Finland
A small group of male clergy in the Lutheran Church of Finland are becoming increasingly vocal in their opposition to women in the pulpit as female clergy in the Church continue to grow in number.
CAFOD 'Cautious but Hopeful' following East Timor Elections
CAFOD gives cautious welcome to East Timor's first election but urges country's government to start pushing forward on development.
Church of England to 'Engage Positively' with Anglican Covenant
Members of the Church of England General Synod have carried a motion to "engage positively" with the Anglican Communion Covenant process.
Caleb Challenge: Baptists Reaching Unchurched Seniors
Every cloud has a silver lining and that couldn't be more true than for Christ's cloud of witnesses in the UK, where the over-65 age group will soon take over the under-16s. Baptists are already hard at work to make sure that they won't pass up this opportunity for fresh mission.
Church of England to 'Engage Positively' with Anglican Covenant
Members of the Church of England General Synod have carried a motion to "engage positively" with the Anglican Communion Covenant process.
New Methodist President Challenges Church to Rediscover its Calling
The new President of the Methodist Conference, the Rev Martyn Atkins, has challenged the Methodist Church to rediscover its calling to bring people to Christ, as he set out renewal as one of the major priorities for the coming year.
Give Yourselves Wholly
Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely...
Pupils in England to Learn Good Behaviour
Pupils in England will learn manners, respect, and good behaviour, the Children's Secretary has announced. Schools in England are to receive £13.7m with the aim of starting primary and secondary school lessons in social and emotional skills by 2011, according to new Children's Secretary Ed Balls.
Scripture Union Hosts Training Events for Youth Workers
A new series of training events run by Scripture Union in England and Wales will allow church leaders to polish their skills in working with children and young people.
Evan Almighty to Release in UK
Evan Almighty, the sequel to the 2003 box office smash Bruce Almighty, will release in the UK on 3 August.
Operation Noah Challenges Government to Slash Carbon Emissions
No more 'DIY global repairs', says Operation Noah, as it challenges the Government to cut emissions in the UK to 1.2 tonnes per person by 2030.
Church Army to Plea for Wholehearted Mission at General Synod
The Chief Executive of Church Army is to make a plea for the Church to focus wholeheartedly on mission and evangelism.