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Liverpool Cathedral expands Christmas offerings to cater for increasing numbers of visitors
Liverpool Cathedral is laying on more services and activities this Christmas to meet an increase in demand.
Two years after missionary Jeff Woodke's abduction, locals plead for his release
Woodke, 57, was kidnapped by unknown assailants believed to be from an Islamist group who killed two security guards.
Diocese of London gears up for church-planting drive
The churches that have been selected will receive a 'planting curate', a three-year posting that will see them trained in the resource church before planting another.
'Lost' teddy bears highlight lost childhoods in World Vision campaign
The campaign aims to raise awareness of the dangers children face in the world's poorest communities and encourage people to sponsor a child.
Ecclesiastical entrepreneur's latest venture: Cathedral branded gin
A North of England cathedral is harking back to medieval times today with the launch of its own brand of gin.
Christian advocacy group welcomes Government U-turn on gambling machines
The Government has backed down over new limits on gambling machine bets after coming under pressure from MPs.
NHS hopes to dispel myths around organ donation during Interfaith Week
The NHS is using Interfaith Week to engage with faith communities about organ donation.
Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and fiance Pastor Chad Johnson say key to marriage is: 'pray before you speak'
The couple said they wanted to do their new reality TV show as a different kind of ministry because they were surprised by how many people do not go to counselling prior to getting married.
Paradise church survives the flames after most of the town burns down
A church in Paradise, northern California, is still standing after most of the town was devastated by the horrific Camp Fire.
Christians are being 'driven from north Nigeria' by Islamist militants
The UK church has been urged to pray for persecuted Christians in Nigeria on Sunday's International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.
UK government urged to offer asylum to Asia Bibi
Pressure is mounting on the UK government to declare it will offer asylum to Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian woman believed to be in danger after being aquitted of blasphemy charges.
Mixed picture for CofE in latest attendance figures
The report says most key measures of attendance fell by between 10 and 20 per cent from 2007 to 2017.
Pence condemns violence against Rohingya in open remarks to Aung San Suu Kyi
'The violence and persecution by military and vigilantes that resulted in driving 700,000 Rohingya to Bangladesh is without excuse.'
Japanese man 'marries' hologram virtual home assistant
A 35-year-old man in Japan has reportedly 'married' a hologram of his virtual home assistant.
Archbishop of York challenges young people to reflect on Christmas story
The Archbishop of York is encouraging young people to reflect on the real meaning of Christmas with the help of new resources.
Opium addict and derelict: The extraordinary life of Francis Thompson, Christian poet
Francis Thompson is remembered for some of the greatest spiritual verse in the English language.