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Catholics reenergising commitment to evangelism

The Catholic Bishop of Nottingham has urged Catholics to share their faith "at a time when so many people are in need of a word of hope".

Historic Welsh church to get first royal visitor in 600 years

Ewenny Priory Church will be welcoming the Prince of Wales through its doors this Friday.

Obama speech at Nelson Mandela memorial service today [VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT FULL TEXT]

U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a speech at Nelson Mandela's memorial service today. "To GraÃ§a Machel and the Mandela family; to President Zuma and members of the government; to heads of states and government, past and present; distinguished guests -- it is a singular honor to be with you today, to celebrate a life like no other."

Nelson Mandela memorial service closes with call to live out his example

Leaders around the world stepped up to the podium at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg today to commemorate the life of Nelson Mandela at a memorial service attended by thousands.

Church in Wales and Oxfam challenge poverty myths

The Church in Wales and Oxfam Cymru have launched a report debunking six myths about people in poverty.

Report claims 30,000 Eritreans kidnapped in 5 years

Total of $600 million extorted in ransom payments

Peter Hancock to be next Bishop of Bath and Wells

The current Bishop of Basingstoke will be enthroned at Wells Cathedral in 2014

Five reasons to keep cannabis illegal

Portland, the largest city in the US north eastern state of Maine, has passed a local ordinance legalising the possession of up to two and a half ounces of cannabis.

Boris Johnson to face court hearing over bus advert ban

The High Court battle between Stonewall and the Core Issues Trust takes another turn this morning, as Boris Johnson and his communications director are called to explain new evidence.

Church has no problem with Mary wearing riding helmet for nativity play

A church in Neath has played down the fuss over a child playing Mary in the nativity play having to wear a riding hat for health and safety reasons.

Nelson Mandela memorial service WATCH LIVE; Barack Obama to give speech, U2's Bono, Oprah Winfrey, Naomi Campbell among celebrity guests

The four-hour memorial service for Nelson Mandela is underway in the South African city of Johannesburg.

Call to end Pakistan's blasphemy laws

A legal charity working for persecuted Christians in Pakistan is urging the country's government to end the misuse of the blasphemy laws.

Mandela memorial service taking place in Johannesburg

Thousands are gathering in the South African city of Johannesburg today to remember former president Nelson Mandela, who died aged 95 last Thursday.

Duck Dynasty Christmas special 2013: Watch Robertson family perform live nativity, shop for gifts and more [A&E start time]

A&E will be airing the second Duck Dynasty Christmas special on Dec. 11 at 10p.m ET. The special episode will give viewers an insight on how America's favorite family will be spending their Christmas this year.

(Photo) Female observers join House of Bishops meeting

Eight women were today welcomed as participant observers at the meetings of the House of Bishops of the Church of England.

People should be familiar with the Bible, says Dawkins

Richard Dawkins has said it is important that people read the Bible to better understand history and religion in the UK.