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Iran: Church under pressure from authorities closes

The Central Assemblies of God church in Tehran was closed on Thursday due to pressure from Iranian security authorities.

Paul Ewing to launch album Retrospectives in support of World Vision
Paul Ewing to launch album Retrospectives in support of World Vision

Indie Award winning artist Paul Ewing will be launching his new album Retrospectives in support of World Vision UK this Thursday.

Free week of concerts at Llandaff Cathedral
Free week of concerts at Llandaff Cathedral

Welsh music lovers are being invited along to Llandaff Cathedral for a week of free concerts next month.

76-year-old to cycle from Newcastle to London on behalf of world\'s poor
76-year-old to cycle from Newcastle to London on behalf of world's poor

A 76-year-old is cycling from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to London and back again to raise awareness of a campaign to end global hunger.

Book of condolence for Lee Rigby opens at Leicester Cathedral
Book of condolence for Lee Rigby opens at Leicester Cathedral

Leicester Cathedral has opened a book of condolence following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Appeals for calm after killing of Drummer Lee Rigby
Appeals for calm after killing of Drummer Lee Rigby

Black church leaders have called for all sections of society to work together following the brutal murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich this week.

York Minster art auction to raise funds for restoration
York Minster art auction to raise funds for restoration

York Minster is holding an art auction to raise money for restoration work on the building.

Full statement from Bishop Nigel Stock on women bishops proposals

The Chair of the Working Group, the Right Reverend Nigel Stock, Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, has issued the following statement on behalf of the group.

Church of England drives forward with women bishops
Church of England drives forward with women bishops

The Church of England is pushing for the legislative process on women bishops to be wrapped up by 2015

Slavic Gospel Association missionary dies
Slavic Gospel Association missionary dies

Nick Leonovich "now with the Lord"; described as "a true hero of the faith"

Archbishop of Canterbury\'s statement on Woolwich attack in full
Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on Woolwich attack in full

We have all been horrified by the brutal murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich.

Archbishop of Canterbury and Muslim leader unite against violence after Woolwich attack
Archbishop of Canterbury and Muslim leader unite against violence after Woolwich attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the united response of the faith community following the attack on a soldier in Woolwich.

Bishop \'delighted\' by sale of John Constable painting
Bishop 'delighted' by sale of John Constable painting

The Bishop of Salisbury has welcomed the sale of a John Constable painting in a deal arranged by Tate Gallery.

New album releases from Salisbury Cathedral Choir
New album releases from Salisbury Cathedral Choir

Salisbury Cathedral is releasing two new albums via Priory Records this month.

Nuns top Billboard Classical Traditional Music Chart
Nuns top Billboard Classical Traditional Music Chart

The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have claimed the No 1 spot on Billboard magazine's Classical Traditional Music Chart for a second week in a row.

Vicar\'s book on autistic son shortlisted for Michael Ramsey Prize
Vicar's book on autistic son shortlisted for Michael Ramsey Prize

A Welsh vicar's book on his son's autism has been shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey Prize.