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Sony invites faith-based movie critic to set of new Jim Caviezel film
Sony has invited Christian media critic Dr Ted Baehr to the set of When The Game Stands Tall.

Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis to meet
The Archbishop of Canterbury will be in Rome on Friday to meet Pope Francis.

Keeping faith with the persecuted Church
Catholic martyrs â both ancient and new â were at the forefront of people's thoughts and prayers during a pilgrimage to Scotland's shrine to Our Lady in Carfin.

A portrait of limitations
An exciting art project is drawing on people's personal stories of inner resolve and breakthrough in times of difficulty.

Huw Edwards appointed Vice-President of National Churches Trust
BBC news presenter Huw Edwards has been appointed as a Vice-President of the National Churches Trust.
India: Police distance themselves from religious motive in murder of Christian
Police in India's remote Tripura state are backing away from earlier statements that the Christian faith of a convert from Hinduism was a factor in his murder.

Greg Laurie's prayer for Paris Jackson
Popular preacher Greg Laurie has spoken of his hope for Paris Jackson to know the love of Christ after her suicide attempt.Â

Iona service celebrates 1450 years since arrival of Columba
An ecumenical service took place on Iona on Sunday as part of celebrations marking 1450 years since the arrival of Columba on the tiny Scottish island.

Scottish campaigners demand action on land grabs
Scottish Catholic development agency SCIAF is urging G8 leaders to take action against land grabs by large corporations in poor countries.

Number of lone parents rising by 20,000 a year
The number of lone parents is rising by a rate of more than 20,000 a year with "devastating" consequences for children and adults alike, warns the Centre for Social Justice.

New record label makes child-friendly pop
Music producers and pop writers have teamed together to create a new record specifically creating music for children aged four to 11.

Church leaders call for action to address global hunger
More than 3,000 people took part in an ecumenical service at Methodist Central Hall in Westminster on Saturday to put pressure on G8 leaders to address the causes of global hunger.

Campaign spotlights dangers of secondhand smoke
Government campaign highlights dangers to children of breathing in secondhand smoke

Syria crisis 'spiralling out of control'
World Vision says it is in urgent need of funds to meet the needs of growing numbers of Syrian refugees.
The rise of Islamic extremism in Central Asia and the Caucasus
New wave of radicalism predicted as region undergoes transition
22-year-old admits murder of church organist
A 22-year-old man has admitted killing a church organist and much loved grandfather last year.