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Angel of the North inspires school crib
Angel of the North inspires school crib

The giant Angel of the North sculpture is the inspiration for a special crib at the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle city centre.

Christians still hopeful for future in Egypt

The Bible Society of Egypt is hoping for the best despite an uncertain future under the Muslim Brotherhood.

Concern over gender-based violence in Syria
Concern over gender-based violence in Syria

The Bishop of Exeter has urged the Government to do everything it can to support victims of sexual and gender-based violence in the Syrian conflict.

Bailiffs should be regulated, says bishop
Bailiffs should be regulated, says bishop

Bailiffs and debt collectors should be accountable and regulated, the Bishop of Lichfield has said.

Sheep prove unusual solution to church's maintenance problem

A Shropshire vicar has enlisted six sheep to keep the churchyard in good order.

God 'turns burdens into blessings'

Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor spoke of the hope that Christ brought into the world and to each person in a radio appearance this morning.

Palestinian Christians joyful this Christmas
Palestinian Christians joyful this Christmas

Christmas in Bethlehem this year will be especially joyful for local Christians who – according to their bishop – have hailed the UN recognition of the state of Palestine as a "victory".

Church announces working group on women bishops
Church announces working group on women bishops

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have announced the members a new working group established to look again at legislation on women bishops.

Web links Belarus children with UK Christmas gift donors
Web links Belarus children with UK Christmas gift donors

Operation Christmas Child has for the first time linked up UK supporters over the web with the children in Belarus who received their shoeboxes.

Parents urged to set responsible driving example this New Year
Parents urged to set responsible driving example this New Year

Christmas Day hasn't even arrived yet but many teens will already have some idea of what they are doing on New Year's Eve and there's a good chance it will involve alcohol.

Bethel online school of worship launches January 2013
Bethel online school of worship launches January 2013

Bethel Church is launching a groundbreaking online worship school on 14 January.

First solo album from Kim Walker-Smith in five years
First solo album from Kim Walker-Smith in five years

Jesus Culture's Kim Walker-Smith is to release her highly anticipated second solo album on 15 January.

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Interested in a Christian education for your child?

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Religious buildings prove hit with tourists
Religious buildings prove hit with tourists

Religious buildings are a huge draw for international visitors to Britain, figures from VisitBritain have shown.

Bible beats Fifty Shades of Grey in Norway

The Bible has outsold Fifty Shades of Grey and Justin Bieber's autobiography to top the Norwegian bestseller charts this month for a second year in a row.

Vicars raise £1,000 drinking only water
Vicars raise £1,000 drinking only water

Two Anglican vicars have raised more than £1,000 for charity by drinking only water for five weeks.