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PHOTO: Tony Campolo signs anti-corruption petition
Tony Campolo has added his signature to a petition calling upon G20 leaders to take action to eradicate corruption.

Campolo: Eradicating corruption is key to establishing the Kingdom of God
Dr Tony Campolo, former spiritual adviser to US President Bill Clinton, addressed parliamentarians at the House of Commons on the issue of corruption on Wednesday.

Art challenges perceptions of religion
The Reverend Jim Craig is passionate about the arts and about how the church can engage with the arts.
State of emergency declared in Nigeria's violence-hit regions
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling upon the international community to help in Nigeria put a stop to violence
Anglican Communion launches worldwide survey on reconciliation
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu commends the "exciting and promising initiative".

New Moderator's close brush with the law
The Reverend Lorna Hood is about to become the next Moderator of the General Assembly of Scotland but at one point she thought she might be carted off by the police before she had the chance.

Churches encouraged to pray for parent and toddler groups
The National Day of Prayer for Parent and Toddler Groups takes place on 2 June

India: Mob demolishes church
Government officials stand by as walls come down

John Ellis becomes new lay moderator of United Reformed Church
John Ellis has been inducted as lay moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church (URC).

Special prayers and liturgical material for 60th anniversary of Queen's coronation
The Church of England has released prayers and liturgical resources for the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation.

PHOTOS: Star Trek Into Darkness Hollywood Premiere
Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana and JJ Abrams were at the Dolby Theatre for the Hollywood premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness

Billy Graham still inspiring evangelical leaders
Billy Graham is gearing up for his final major outreach this year and a fresh poll by the National Association of Evangelicals in the US reveals the admiration many evangelical leaders still have for him.
What impact does child sponsorship have?
An independent study has found that child sponsorship makes a "statistically significant" impact on the lives of participating children.

Screenwriter Candace Lee on new film Christmas Candle
Susan Boyle will be starring in the film adaptation of Max Lucado's novel, Christmas Candle

Mass for Syria's suffering Christians
Syrian Christians who fled their homeland were among those at a Mass asking Our Lady's intercession for peace in the country.

Service to remember Alethea Taylor
St George's Church, Orleton, will be holding a special service on Wednesday in memory of one of its members Alethea Taylor, who went missing last year.