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MP seeks to reestablish 'public benefit' of churches
A Bill was presented before Parliament last week seeking to reestablish the presumption that religious institutions provide a public benefit.
Rimsha Masih asks for prayers for blasphemy victims
"I ask Catholics, the West, the international community to help all Christians in prison, victims of the blasphemy laws."
Top 10 tips to stay extra lean this Christmas
Fitness trainers Shaun Petafi and Dean Connor, have some tips for avoiding weight gain this Christmas.
Two-thirds of Americans prefer 'Merry Christmas' greeting
A new survey finds Americans by a wide margin prefer the traditional "Merry Christmas" greeting to the non-specific "Happy Holidays".
Call for prayers for Nelson Mandela
The Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town has asked Christians to pray for Nelson Mandela.
Imprisoned Iranian pastor reaches out to Sandy Hook parents
Imprisoned Iranian pastor Farshid Fathi, suffering for his faith in Tehran's notorious Evin prison, has sent a letter to the Sandy Hook parents who lost their children in the recent shooting rampage.
Dawkins suggests being raised Catholic worse than child abuse
Vocal atheist Richard Dawkins has suggested that being raised Catholic is worse than child abuse.
Ex-butler pardoned by Pope
Pope Benedict XVI has pardoned his former butler who was imprisoned for stealing confidential papers.
Recent census is 'call to action' for London's Christians
The chairman of a major new mission movement in London is rallying churches to action following the recent Census results.
Catch David Suchet in the footsteps of St Paul
David Suchet will be retracing the steps of St Paul on his missionary travels in a two-part series for the BBC.
Christian group challenges Quentin Tarantino film rating
A Christian advocacy group in Hollywood says the rating of Quentin Tarantino's new Western should be changed to stop children seeing the film.
Archbishop's Christmas message to Armed Forces
The Archbishop of York has recorded a special message for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas this Christmas.
Control of weapons trade 'is a start' - Archbishop
Greater gun control will not be enough to stop violence but it is a start, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Let Christmas leave a mark on your life
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales is asking people to adopt the values of the Nativity story into their everyday lives.
Don't compromise, Church told
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has urged the Church of England to resist politlcal and cultural pressures.
Bishop beds down in stable for charity
The Bishop of Lincoln will be spending a cold and uncomfortable night in a stable for charity.