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Loneliness and isolation biggest social problems say clergy
Loneliness and isolation are the most widespread social problems affecting English communities, regardless of income or social class, according to a survey of nearly 2,000 clergy.
Future of religion in Britain is Islam and black majority churches
The future of religion in Britain is in black majority churches and Islam, according to a leading expert in religious trends.
Kirk Franklin wonders if Christian music artists are too focused on sales
American artist Kirk Franklin recently opened up about the pitfalls of the gospel music industry in an article on the Patheos website honouring the late gospel musician and pastor Andrae Crouch.
African Cup of Nations: Ivory Coast players dedicate win to God
Stand in goalkeeper Boubacar Barry said he thought of God the moment he scored the winning goal for Ivory Coast in the African Cup of Nations final last night.
Justin Welby: 'Ban racist and antisemitic trolls online'
The Archbishop of Canterbury called on social media sites to crack down on antisemitic abuse online.
Grammys 2015: Sam Smith is biggest winner with four awards
Heartbreak paid off handsomely for British soul singer Sam Smith, a newcomer who won four Grammy awards on Sunday including record and song of the year for his anthem "Stay With Me."
Baftas 2015: Eddie Redmayne wins best actor for The Theory of Everything
All the winners from last night's British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards
Singing Irish priest Father Ray Kelly talks new album, 'Where I Belong' (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)
Singing Irish priest Father Ray Kelly talks new album, 'Where I Belong'
Muslim demonstrators gather at Downing St to protest Mohammed cartoons
Muslim Action Forum says "Insult is not freedom".
Western consensus on Ukraine cracks as violence escalates
Fresh talks are to be held as Putin keeps up the pressure.
UK parliamentarians call for urgent action on anti-Semitism
Concerns include a rise in "cyber hate" incidents on social media.
Bobby Brown hoping for a miracle, family says 'though it looks impossible, still pray for Bobbi Kristina'
Bobby Brown hoping for a miracle, family says 'though it looks impossible, still pray for Bobbi Kristina'
Church fears mining threat to home of mountain gorillas, considers disinvestment from Soco
The Soco mining company has failed to reassure the Church about its intentions in the Congo's Virunga National Park.
Charles' fear over online radicalisation of young people
Youth are sometimes motivated by a desire for adventure, says the Prince of Wales.
Radio station boss charged after refusing to name possible killer of three Italian nuns
Radio Station boss charged with complicity after refusing to name possible killer of three Italian nuns
Francis under fire for comments on spanking children
The Pope has been accused of seeming to justify violence against children.