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Paris Hilton: 'God Makes Everything Happen for a Reason'
God makes everything happen for a reason, says TV star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton after serving 23 days of a 45-day jail sentence in Los Angeles.
Soweto Gospel Choir to Bring 'African Spirit' to UK
The Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will bring a taste of Africa to this year's Edinburgh Festival where they will perform the world premiere of their new show African Spirit.
Child Poverty Group to Watch Brown's 'First Hundred Days'
Child Poverty Action Group has published a special edition of the journal Poverty in which experts on child welfare and poverty ask "Where next for Gordon Brown? His first hundred days".
WCC to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Palestine and Israel
Local churches in Israel-Palestine are looking to the whole fellowship of the World Council of Churches to play a stronger role in supporting local churches' struggles for a just peace there.
Argos & Goldsmiths Missing Links in Clean Gold Campaign, says CAFOD
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development challenges Argos and Goldsmiths to sign up to its Unearth Justice campaign to clean up the gold industry.
New Church of England Study Resource Explores Ordination
The Church of England has published a new resource to help any members preparing for ordination this summer.
Bishop to Receive Honorary Doctorate for 'Outstanding Contribution'
The Bishop of Lichfield is to receive an honorary doctorate from Keele University in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to the Church and to the people and the County of Staffordshire".
Brown Becomes Britain's New Prime Minister
Gordon Brown signalled a fresh start for British politics as he took over from Tony Blair to become Britain's new Prime Minister on Wednesday.
Another Teenager Dies in London Knife Attack
A teenage boy has been stabbed to death in a north London street, becoming the latest victim of a spate of murders involving youth in the capital in recent months.
Pope Changes Papal Election Rules
Pope Benedict XVI has returned to traditional Vatican voting rules for the election of the next pope, requiring two thirds of the cardinals in the conclave to agree on a candidate.
UNDER GRACE - What is The Correct Response to Grace?
Hey friends... well, it has been a while, but I've been having an awesome time around the globe, taking the great love of God through worship and justice to some incredible places...
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.
'Use Spare Property for Housing,' Churches Told
Scotland's churches are being challenged to create hundreds of homes for people in need.
Thailand Nears Full Recovery from Tsunami
World Vision in Thailand has found that livelihood security two years after the Asia Tsunami has recovered to a level near to or what it was prior to the disaster.
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.