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Living with infertility, a Christian perspective
Living with infertility, a Christian perspective

Infertility is not a minority issue. Its pain of isolation, failure and stress, which can lead to marriage breakdown, is all too common.

Archbishop of York\'s welcome to Archbishop Justin Welby
Archbishop of York's welcome to Archbishop Justin Welby

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has welcomed Archbishop Justin Welby with prayers and support for his new ministry as the Archbishop of Canterbury today.

Religion cannot be confined to private sphere - Williams

Religious commitment cannot be a purely private matter, the former Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Bishop Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury
Bishop Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Bishop of Durham has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony today.

PM urged to delay gay marriage decision
PM urged to delay gay marriage decision

The Prime Minister is being urged to postpone a decision in Parliament on gay marriage until after the next election.

South Sudanese need \'urgent\' medical help
South Sudanese need 'urgent' medical help

Thousands of refugees in South Sudan need urgent medical help, says Samaritan's Purse.

Emergency appeal for Syrian refugees

Scottish Catholic development agency SCIAF is appealing for donations to support thousands of people fleeing the conflict in Syria.

CofE tells MPs why it cannot support gay marriage
CofE tells MPs why it cannot support gay marriage

The Church of England has told MPs that it cannot support the legalisation of gay marriage because of the "uncertain and unforeseen consequences for wider society and the common good".

Christians celebrate conversion of St Paul

St Paul's Cathedral was the scene of a celebration to mark the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul.

Resourcing Arab Christians

Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Spain is an Arab training camp. Not the kind of camp you have recently heard of coming out of the Arab world, but a training camp that empowers Arab Christian nationals, equipping them with the mighty Word of God.

Bishop laments attitude to asylum seekers

"Lack of support and respect for asylum seekers is shocking," says Bishop of Ripon & Leeds

Justice is the key to peace in Colombia
Justice is the key to peace in Colombia

Civil society can help in building the basis for a lasting peace in Colombia, says human rights activist Dr Lilia Solano

Onward Christian Soldiers to be auctioned at Bonhams
Onward Christian Soldiers to be auctioned at Bonhams

A copy of the ever popular hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers, is to be auctioned at Bonhams this spring.

Churches offering comfort after Brazil nightclub fire

Christians have been praying and offer their support in the aftermath of a devastating nightclub fire in Brazil that left 231 people dead.

Inquiry launched into disability-based abortions

A parliamentary inquiry into abortion on the grounds of disability has been launched by Conservative backbencher Fiona Bruce.

Therapy for unwanted same-sex attraction debated

In a packed committee room in the Houses of Parliament today, four leading figures engaged in a lively debate on therapy for those with unwanted feelings of same-sex attraction.