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Bishop apologises for jibe at Prince William and Kate Middleton

The Bishop of Willesden has apologised after predicting that Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton would last seven years.

Disbelief over couple’s poll to decide whether or not to abort their baby

US couple are asking members of the public to vote on whether or not they should abort their 17-week-old unborn baby.

‘Fairness premium’ may not be enough to help poorest children, charity warns

Church Action on Poverty welcomes £7bn funding package for poor families but fears some may still struggle to cope with cuts.

Rise in university tuition fees ‘necessary’, says Methodist schools leader

Graham Russell says Britain's economic woes mean the proposed increase in university tuition fees is "probably necessary".

Higher fees may deter students from university, Church of England warns

Church of England suggests a rise in tuition fees will make some students think twice about university.

Prime Minister considers tax break for married couples

David Cameron considers reinstating married couple's allowance amid anger over child benefit cuts.

Chancellor says it's 'fair' to scrap child benefit for higher earners

George Osborne cuts child benefit for higher-rate taxpayers; Children's Society says the vulnerable must be supported.

Evangelical chief calls for equal concern for all faiths

The world must demonstrate the same outrage when acts of aggression are committed against any faith, says the Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance.

Love Parade victims remembered at memorial service

A memorial service has been held in the German city of Duisburg to remember victims of last week’s Love Parade tragedy.

Love Parade deaths prompt call for better pastoral care at large events

Church emergency counsellors tell of "desperate" revellers at Love Parade.

German Christians pray after Love Parade tragedy

The head of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) has spoken of his grief over the deaths of 19 people at a music festival in Duisburg at the weekend.