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US Evangelical Head Confesses to Shocking Accusations

Dismay and shock roared over evangelical leaders after hearing allegations that Haggard, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, had gay relations with a former prostitute...

Bishop of London to Lead Climate Change Service

Christians concerned about climate justice will be among the thousands of campaigners expected to march in London on the eve of critical international climate change talks in Nairobi.

US Evangelical Head Confesses to Shocking Accusations

Dismay and shock roared over evangelical leaders after hearing allegations that Haggard, president of the National Association of Evangelicals, had gay relations with a former prostitute.

Study: Vegetables May Keep Brains Young

New research on vegetables and aging gives mothers another reason to say "I told you so." It found that eating vegetables appears...

Archbishop of Canterbury to Meet Anglican Leaders on Split from Liberal Church

Conservative Anglican leaders will meet the Archbishop of Canterbury later in the month for key talks on the possibility of a formal split from the liberal wing of the Anglican Communion.

Gunman Arrested in Protest Against Pope's Turkey Visit

A violent protest against the Pope's upcoming visit to Turkey has ended with the arrest of a man after he fired shots outside the Italian Consulate in Istanbul. The angry protest did not harm anyone, and ended when the gunman threw his gun...

Purpose Driven Author to Mobilise Churches Worldwide Against AIDS

The author of The Purpose Driven Life and his wife will bring together church leaders, politicians, and NGO representatives for a major summit to equip the church in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

Bishop of London to Lead Climate Change Service

The Bishop of London will lead concerned Christians in a special service on climate justice as thousands prepare to rally in the capital for action on climate change on Saturday.

Princess Royal Visits Ecumenical Seafarers' Centre

The ecumenical Southampton Seafarers' Centre has welcomed a royal visitor at its annual meeting of volunteers, supporters and seafarers earlier in the month.

Service Celebrates Church's Ministry of Healing

Celebrating the Church's Ministry of Healing, a Thanksgiving and healing Service will be held at St Eunan's Cathedral, Raphoe, on 10 November at 8pm.

China Hopes Sea Water will Ease Drought

As the drought in China shows no signs of abating, the country is hoping that the oceans will provide the much-needed solution to the crisis. Desalinated sea water provided

Churches Encouraged to Lend an Ear for Mission

A new resource from the Church of England aims to boost churches up and down the country in seeking out growth opportunities. Listening for Mission

America's Evangelicals Feel 'Used' by the Republican Party

The failure of the Republican Party in the US to energise the faith and values community as well as conservative evangelicals may have cost them the mid-term elections, a leading US Christian watchdog has warned.

Service Celebrates Church's Ministry of Healing

Celebrating the Church's Ministry of Healing, a Thanksgiving and healing Service will be held at St Eunan's Cathedral, Raphoe, on 10 November at 8pm.

Scotland is a Christian Country, Maintains Church Leader

The church in Scotland might be facing a daily battle to hold onto its followers but Scotland is still a Christian country, according to the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland. Cardinal Keith O'Brien

First Female Minister for Next Church of Scotland Moderator

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has appointed its first female minister as the next Moderator, the Rev Sheilagh Kesting. Kesting, 53, from Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis, is Secretary of the Church of Scotland Committee on Ecumenical Relations.