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Bradford plans to 'tax' faith schools, say Catholics
A plan by Bradford council to end free travel to faith schools has been labelled a "tax" by Catholic groups.
Nigeria: death toll rises in Boko Haram attacks
The number of fatalities resulting from attacks in Nigeria on 26 January has risen to at least 138. Islamist extremist group Boko Haram are responsible.
World Leprosy Day highlights ongoing suffering
World Leprosy Day brings to light the suffering of those whose condition is as old, if not older, than the Bible itself.
New course helps churches to worship
The'Lift Up Your Voice' course has been designed to help churches and worship leaders who are stuggling to engage their congregations in sung worship.
Christian song's Oscar nomination withdrawn
The nomination of "Alone Yet Not Alone" for the Academy Award for "Best Original Song" has been withdrawn.
Methodist Church joins national credit union
The Methodist Council has this week agreed to become a partner to the Churches' Mutual Credit Union (CMCU), joining the Anglican Church and the Church of Scotland
Review: 'The Question That Never Goes Away' - a look at suffering by Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey tackles perhaps the toughest question a Christian will ever have to face, and while his zeal is praiseworthy his style too often masks the substance.
Taking control of our thoughts and words - making the mind-mouth connection
Have you let God's Word take root in your heart today?
Britain must be world leader in ending slavery - Frank Field
MP Frank Field gave an address in partnership with Stop the Traffik last night in which he shared the current endeavours being undertaken to ensure that Britain creates a groundbreaking anti-slavery bill.
Immigrants at risk of illhealth and homelessness, say Catholics
Housing and Healthcare for the most vulnerable will be in jeopardy if a new immigration legislation currently in its House of Commons report stage is passed, say Catholics in England and Wales.
Pastor and son latest victims of Central African Republic violence
The violence continues in CAR, with a Baptist minister and his son killed by Seleka forces. The UN has since increased its protective measures in the country, including asset freezes, travel bans and the deployment of EU forces. Religious leaders are calling for peace and greater humanitarian aid.
South Sudanese Church is 'example to us all', says Welby
On the first leg of a five-day tour of Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury has described the South Sudanese Church as an "example to us all" following its continued calls for an end to the ongoing violence.
Euthanasia by dehydration lacks public support
A poll conducted by ComRes has found that a majority of the British public would support a change in the law to prevent doctors from withdrawing water from patients who were deemed to be beyond medical help and unable to communicate.
Pakistani blasphemy death penalty leaves the Church of Scotland 'deeply concerned'
A ruling from Pakistan's Federal Shariat Court that the death penalty is the only acceptable punishment for blasphemy has left the Church of Scotland "deeply concerned"
Evangelical Alliance calls for UK to pressure Pakistan in blasphemy case
The Evangelical Alliance is pleading with the UK government for help in releasing Mohammad Asghar who has been charged in Pakistan with blasphemy, after claiming to be the Prophet Mohammed.
Archbishops urge pastoral care regardless of sexual orientation
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have signed a letter calling for "pastoral care and friendship for all, regardless of sexual orientation" in the face of new anti gay laws and bills in Uganda and Nigeria.