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EU pro-life petition surpasses 1.8 million signatures
A pro-life petition on the European Citizen's Initiative website - the EU's equivalent to epetitions.direct.gov.uk or whitehouse.gov/petitionsâ - has gathered more than 1.89 million signatures.
Typhoon Haiyan: Archbishop of Canterbury praying for those affected
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken out following the catastrophic Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, with a message of prayer and solidarity for all those affected.
Church in Wales consults on 'code of practice' for women bishops
The Church in Wales has launched a consultation on a "code of practice" for women bishops.
Rapper deals with Christians who fall away from the faith
S.O., the London raised Christian rapper, has been taking the UK gospel music scene by storm
Chinese government looks to church to fill social care gap
The Chinese Government said at a recent Bible Society conference in Shanghai that it welcomed the support of the church in meeting the needs of the nation
Major campaign launched to tackle poverty through credit unions
Payday loan companies have long been criticised for the way in which they prey on low-income individuals and families, encouraging short term loans with huge hidden charges and astronomically high interest rates.
Conference reimagines church in a digital world
Over 500 Christians gathered in central London's The Brewery venue on Saturday for the fourth annual Christian New Media Conference and Awards.
Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan prompts call for prayer
Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms in recorded history with winds reaching up to 200 mph, is continuing to have a devastating effect on the Philippines.
The Bible is for everyone
The Bible star Nonso Anozie says some of the best performances in the mini-series were by those who were not Christian
Commonwealth countries urged to put pressure on Sri Lanka over religious freedom concerns
Commonwealth heads of government should press Sri Lanka to improve its religious freedom record, Christian Solidarity Worldwide has said.
Archbishop of York visits Egypt
The Archbishop of York has completed a five-day visit to Egypt during which he preached at services for the 75th anniversary of All Saints Cathedral in Cairo.
Philippines typhoon: World Vision mounts 'massive' response
World Vision is mounting a large-scale response to help some 1.2 million people affected by one of the strongest storms on record.
World Council of Churches elects first woman and African moderator of Central Committee
Dr Agnes Abuom has become the first woman and African to be appointed moderator of the World Council of Churches' Central Committee.
Iranian Christian released from prison
Mostafa Bordbar was released from prison on November 3, following a successful appeal against his 10-year prison sentence
Young Methodist to sing official Poppy Appeal single
A young Methodist girl is among the singers chosen to perform the official 2013 Poppy Appeal single.
Cross-party group lifts the lid on domestic violence and faith
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