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Lavish lifestyles of LA preachers on show in new reality TV show
Lavish lifestyles of LA preachers on show in new reality TV show

Fast cars, lavish mansions in swanky neighbourhoods, infidelity and angst-filled episodes are on full display in the prosperous lifestyles of six megachurch pastors featured in a trailer for the new reality show, "Preachers of L.A.," slated for the Oxygen network this fall.

Francois Murad death: Video claiming to be beheading of Catholic priest posted online
Francois Murad death: Video claiming to be beheading of Catholic priest posted online

A video clip that is believed to have captured the beheading of Catholic priest Father Francois Murad has emerged.

Egypt\'s Christians praying for end to bloodshed and violence
Egypt's Christians praying for end to bloodshed and violence

Bishop prays for "no more bloodshed" as mass protests start

Rimsha and family living in Canada
Rimsha and family living in Canada

The Pakistani teenager accused of blasphemy and eventually cleared has been given a new future in Canada

Picture this: Church hosts photo competition
Picture this: Church hosts photo competition

A Shropshire church is inviting locals to photograph the parish for a photo competition being held as part of a churches festival.

US called to strengthen policies on freedom of religion and belief

A multi-faith network has published a letter calling on the US government to do more to protect and promote international religious freedom.

1913 edition of the Irish Church Directory digitised and online
1913 edition of the Irish Church Directory digitised and online

The RCB Library's Archive of the Month makes available online the digitised version of the Church of Ireland Directory as it appeared in 1913

Mixing art and community in East London
Mixing art and community in East London

London City Mission is collaborating in a new artist-led gallery and project space in East London.

AofC appoints new adviser for evangelism and witness
AofC appoints new adviser for evangelism and witness

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed Canon Chris Russell as a new adviser for evangelism and witness.

Church welcomes Scottish Government promise on same-sex discrimination

The Scottish Government has given assurances that it will be illegal for anyone to be discriminated against because they hold to the traditional definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman.

Huge growth of black majority churches in London
Huge growth of black majority churches in London

London's Southwark area has seen a huge surge in the number of new churches, particularly black majority churches (BMCs).

Pakistan court throws out blasphemy charge against pastor

Accuser tells judge he was mistaken

Saturday voted women\'s most \'beautiful\' day of the week
Saturday voted women's most 'beautiful' day of the week

Saturday is the day of the week when women feel most naturally beautiful, according to new research.

Flower festival launches church\'s renovation appeal
Flower festival launches church's renovation appeal

A Northumbria church is kickstarting its renovation appeal in a riot of colour with a flower festival.

Archbishop of Canterbury tells Egypt\'s Christians not to fear
Archbishop of Canterbury tells Egypt's Christians not to fear

With protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood due to take place on Sunday, the Archbishop of Canterbury has encouraged Christians in the country not to fear but to unite.

Summer celebration for church school children at Cathedral

The first ever diocesan service for Year Six children will be taking place at Christ Church Cathedral this Monday.