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American Anglicans increasing aid to Syrian refugees as airstrikes near
American Anglicans increasing aid to Syrian refugees as airstrikes near

While President Barack Obama weighs punitive airstrikes and increased military action against Syria, American Anglicans are increasing their humanitarian aid to the huge flow of Syrian refugees that have already fled to nearby countries.

Hereford Magna Carta to be displayed in Texas
Hereford Magna Carta to be displayed in Texas

A rare copy of the Magna Carta held by Hereford Cathedral is to go on display in Houston, Texas.

Archbishop of Canterbury calls for racial unity in church
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for racial unity in church

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Church is "a long way" from where it should be on race relations.  

Eating next to a church and other seemingly harmless acts that could land Brits in trouble abroad
Eating next to a church and other seemingly harmless acts that could land Brits in trouble abroad

It may seem innocent enough but feeding the pigeons is just one of the unusual laws that Brits travelling abroad are being encouraged to brush up on to make sure their holiday remains safe and enjoyable.

App gives isolated pastors access to Bible resources
App gives isolated pastors access to Bible resources

Church pastors living in remote parts of the world will be able to access Christian training resources thanks to a new app from Mission Aviation Fellowship.

UK Churches to meet over plight of Bangladeshi garment workers
UK Churches to meet over plight of Bangladeshi garment workers

Representatives of UK Churches and church-related organisations will be meeting in London next month to discuss how they can support efforts to improve conditions for Bangladeshi garment workers.

Alpha helps the curious find faith and friendship
Alpha helps the curious find faith and friendship

It seemed like a fair swap – Nigel Rennie taught the Rev Andy Norris how to sail after Andy had taught him about Christianity.

Teddy the abandoned foal celebrates his 1st birthday after miraculous recovery
Teddy the abandoned foal celebrates his 1st birthday after miraculous recovery

Teddy was left to die at the side of a busy Buckinghamshire road when he was just eight weeks old.

Archbishop of Canterbury urges caution before any decision on Syria strike
Archbishop of Canterbury urges caution before any decision on Syria strike

The Archbishop of Canterbury has cautioned the Government against rushing into a military response to the Syria crisis.

Pope to meet Jordan\'s King Abdullah
Pope to meet Jordan's King Abdullah

Syria is expected to figure in a meeting this week between Pope Francis and Jordan's King Abdullah

Muslim mob injures church leaders, choir members in Nigeria

A Muslim mob with knives and iron rods injured several members of an Anglican church in Nasarawa state on August 17 over a dispute about less than one cent in change, area Christians said.

Clarence Jones: \'I Have a Dream\' of justice through nonviolence
Clarence Jones: 'I Have a Dream' of justice through nonviolence

"Everything that is celebrated about that speech was completely spontaneous," said a man who should know.

Church body condemns chemical weapons use in Syria
Church body condemns chemical weapons use in Syria

United Nations must fulfil its responsibility to protect the people of Syria from gross human rights violations, the World Council of Churches has said.

Miley Cyrus MTV VMA performance draws criticism and complaints; Robin Thicke\'s mom says she can never \'unsee it\'
Miley Cyrus MTV VMA performance draws criticism and complaints; Robin Thicke's mom says she can never 'unsee it'

Miley Cyrus's sexually provocative performance has drawn criticism from celebrities and a parents' group accusing MTV of continuing to "sexually exploit young women".

Pope appeals for end to conflict in Syria
Pope appeals for end to conflict in Syria

Pope Francis said he was following developments with "great suffering and concern".

Volunteer ghost hunters invited to sleepover at Mackintosh church
Volunteer ghost hunters invited to sleepover at Mackintosh church

The only church designed by Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh is looking for volunteer ghost hunters brave enough to spend the night there.