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Churches Together Launches New Christian Guide on Migration

As a response to the current national debate on migration, a British and Irish inter-denominational study group has devised a set of principles to enable Churches to contribute to the discussion.

Joel Osteen Prepares for UK Tour

The pastors of the largest church in the US, Joel and Victoria Osteen of Lakewood Church, will soon kick off their UK tour on 3 July at the Odyssey Arena Belfast in Northern Ireland.

'God Back on Political Agenda,' say Theologians

Theologians and thinkers will be meeting in Liverpool later this year to discuss ways religious discourse can impact politics in an increasingly secular UK.

Brown Told to Stand for 'Justice'

Gordon Brown will become British Prime Minister on Wednesday 27 June, bringing an end to Tony Blair's decade in power.

Churches 'Relatively Unscathed' as Thousands Evacuated in Floods

Severe flooding has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents across England and Wales and three people have been killed as heavy rain continued to wreak havoc Tuesday.

Eight Sightings of Madeleine Reported in Malta

Eight more sightings of Madeleine McCann have been reported in Malta, following more than 20 other alleged sightings of the missing four-year-old on the Mediterranean island in recent days.

Road Map to Tackle Hunger in Horn of Africa

Six African governments and the UN have announced a new road map to take on the root causes of rising hunger across the drought-plagued Horn of Africa.

Christian, Muslim Relief Groups Launch Multi-Million Global Partnership

Two of the world's most recognised faith-based relief agencies signed a multi-million partnership agreement Tuesday, sending a message to the world that Christians and Muslims can work together to build a peaceful society.

Pope Changes Papal Election Rules

Pope implements return to traditional papal voting rules.

Greg Laurie, Anne Graham Lotz Point Over 41,000 to Heaven

Evangelist Greg Laurie has brought the message of Jesus Christ to over 41,000 people in North Carolina, the US state that just lost long-time resident Ruth Bell Graham, wife of the Rev Billy Graham.

'Evan Almighty' Has Not-so-Mighty US Opening

This season's big faith-related studio movie, Evan Almighty, opened up to a disappointing debut weekend, only pulling in $32.1m in the US and Canada.

IVF Children Need Fathers, says Church of England

The Church of England's Mission and Public Affairs Council has told the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill that IVF children still need fathers.

Worldwide Prayers Target 'Hell on Earth'

Christians and churches worldwide have kicked off a weeklong global prayer event for North Korea's spiritual change as part of the centennial anniversary of the Pyongyang Great Revival.

'New Chance' Awaits Released Paris Hilton

TV star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton walked out of a Los Angeles-area jail early Tuesday after serving 23 days for violating her probation on a reckless driving conviction.

Blair Set to Take Up Position as Peacemaker

Exiting British Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to be appointed to a top post as a Middle East peacemaker on Tuesday.

Manchester Monastery Restored as a Conference Hall

A monastery in Manchester, which was previously listed as one of the world's 100 most endangered sites has been fully restored - but as a conference hall.