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Hopes of a brighter future stir in Egypt's Christians
Bishops' delight as 98 per cent vote 'yes' for constitution
Vincent Nichols calls for prayer for peace in Syria
Cardinal-designate and Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols yesterday called for a unified Christian movement of prayer for the situation in Syria.
Coronation Street 'misleading' viewers on euthanasia
Coronation Street's euthanasia plot-line has been described as "misleading" and the show's makers accused of "normalising and glamorising suicide".
Peshawar church offers counselling training after bombings
The Diocese of Peshawar is responding to the needs of those affected by the All Saints, Peshawar, suicide bombing last September, amid statistics that show minority faiths in Pakistan are the most persecuted in the world
Billy Graham 'very weak': Son Franklin asks for prayers for legendary evangelist
Legendary evangelist Billy Graham is reportedly very weak following his hospitalisation last year. Reverend Franklin Graham requested prayers for his father during a brief talk with WBTV's Coleen Harry on January 17.
Tunisian constitution finds no place for Sharia
Tunisia's National Constituent Assembly is close to passing a new constitution which rejects Islam as the "main source of law"
Philippines united in prayer after year of natural disasters and unrest
After an earthquake, typhoon, and an armed internal uprising, the Philippines came together in a national day of prayer led by President Benigno Aquino III
More storms hit the Philippines: 'a disaster on top of an already catastrophic disaster'
Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, one of the biggest and most powerful storms in recorded history, have been hit with yet another catastrophe as a second tropical storm wreaked havoc on the Philippines this weekend.
Scottish minister to make landmark visit to Malawi and Zambia
Scottish Minister Humza Yousaf will visit Malawi and Zambia this week in a landmark visit to strengthen links between Scotland and the two African nations.
Ian Paisley vows never to return to Church he founded
In a new documentary, former DUP leader Ian Paisley claims he was forced from the leadership of the church he founded. He alleges that the way he was treated has caused him and his family to vow never to set foot there again.
St Vincent de Paul Society wins Big Society Award
The St Vincent de Paul Society, a 200-year-old Christian charity working with the lonely and vulnerable, has been recognised in the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.
New app makes keeping in touch with gran easier
The 'three rings' way of keeping in touch has been updated for the 21st century
Street party guidelines to be made clearer
The Government has moved to simplify guidance on street parties so that neighbours can focus on having fun without having to worry about red tape
UK grants asylum to Afghan atheist
In a case that is believed to be the first of its kind, the UK has given persecution based asylum to an atheist wishing to escape his religious native country.
Saeed Abedini's wife to pray outside the White House
Naghmeh Abedini has vowed to leave no stone unturned in her struggle to see her husband freed by the Iranian authorities
Nun 'unaware of pregnancy' gives birth in Italy
A Holy Sister in the Italian city of Rieti went to hospital with stomach pains, only to find out she was giving birth.