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Catholic schools serving more disadvantaged pupils
The results of a new census reveal that on average Catholic schools serve more pupils from deprived areas than schools nationally.

Call for Cameron to focus on religious freedom in China
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has urged the Prime Minister to address freedom of religion or belief in China during his official three-day visit to the Asian superpower this week.

Terry Wogan, Aled Jones and Salvation Army team up for Children in Need single
Salvation Army brings Christmas cheer in recording with Aled Jones and Terry Wogan in aid of Children in Need

Seven insane issues raised by the Essex C-section case
The idea of a non-consensual Caesarean section is palpably absurd to most people.

Do we make excuses to get out of God's calling?
Moses really wanted God to choose someone else

More dialogue needed to address sectarianism in Scotland - report
A new report backed by the Church of Scotland has outlined measures to tackle sectarian divisions in the country.

Paul Walker: Actor's goodwill lives on through Reach Out WorldWide charity he founded
Paul Walker was the founder of charity Reach Out WorldWide. The actor, 40, was at an event for his charity to support victims of Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 30 when he tragically passed away in a car crash. His untimely death has shocked the world, and his organization has released a statement on Walker's life and work.

'Christmas starts with Christ': Churches celebrate the true meaning of Christmas
Churches around the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth will celebrate the festive season with a variety of events to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Croatia votes for traditional definition of marriage
A majority of Croatians have backed a constitutional amendment to define marriage as exclusively a union between one man and one woman.

Italian woman forced to have C-section
A pregnant Italian national who came to the UK last year reportedly had her baby removed without consent by Caesarean section.

A very grassroots Christmas story
Why would I choose to go around bookstores instead of simply publishing online with Amazon or Barnes and Noble?

Church community shop to help tackle debt
A new charity shop set up by churches to support people in debt in a Welsh town opens its doors for the first time this week.

Britain needs greater commitment to traditional family, says Marriage Foundation
Despite accounting for just 19 per cent of parents, by the end of 2013 cohabiting couples are set to overtake married couples in experiencing relationship breakdown.

Pilling Report has 'deep and serious flaws', says CofE evangelicals
Blessing same-sex relationships would "mark a departure from biblical truth and Anglican teaching", the Church of England Evangelical Council has said.

10 questions for Luke Hellebronth
Singer-songwriter Luke Hellebronth talks about the inspiration behind his music

Sexism affecting 'almost every area' of life for girls and young women in Britain
A report released by Girlguiding UK reveals the shocking extent of sexism and its effect on young women, with 75 per cent of girls questioned saying that it affected "almost every area of their lives".