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Scottish Churches reiterate opposition to gay marriage

The Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland have spoken out against the Scottish Government's plans to legalise gay marriage.

Egypt's Christians pray ahead of constitution vote

Christians in Egypt are gathering today to pray for the future of their nation and their freedom.

Kari Jobe and Ed Cash get to work on Not Today soundtrack
Kari Jobe and Ed Cash get to work on Not Today soundtrack

Kari Jobe and producer Ed Cash hit the studio this week to work on music for the Not Today soundtrack.

US churches excel at feeding and clothing poor
US churches excel at feeding and clothing poor

Despite the challenging economic climate, churches in the US are continuing to register significant levels of outreach in their local communities.

Christian appeals Sunday working decision
Christian appeals Sunday working decision

The case of a Christian who resigned from her job after being forced to work Sundays is to come before an Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Bishop of Peterborough to chair Council for Christian Unity

The Bishop of Peterborough has been appointed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to Chair the Council for Christian Unity.

Lauren Scruggs thanks God year after horrific propeller accident
Lauren Scruggs thanks God year after horrific propeller accident

A year ago, Lauren Scruggs nearly died when she walked into the propeller of an airplane.

Christmas boxes head to Liberia

One of the biggest Pentecostal churches in the country has pulled out all the stops to get Christmas presents to children in Liberia this year.

Gay marriage will damage Tory credibility, says MP

Senior Tory MP Brian Binley has warned in an open letter to David Cameron that the gay marriage agenda risks alienating the Conservative Party's base ahead of the next general election.

Rowan Williams becomes Christian Aid Chair

Dr Rowan Williams is to become chairman of the board of trustees at Christian Aid from next year.

Church says women bishops situation \'unsustainable\'
Church says women bishops situation 'unsustainable'

Leaders in the Church of England have reiterated their determination to move forward with women bishops.

Christmas in the free West
Christmas in the free West

Unless there is a return to the Lord, Western civilisation as we know it will perish

Monks attack church in Sri Lanka

Source says there have been at least 50 acts of violence against Christians in Sri Lanka this year

Anger as Government pushes ahead with gay marriage
Anger as Government pushes ahead with gay marriage

A provision to make same-sex marriages illegal in the Church of England and Church in Wales has done little to assuage opponents of a change to the law.

Census reveals need for witnesses, says Catholic Church

Data from today's Census revealing a fall in the number of people describing themselves as Christians is a "challenge", the Catholic Church has admitted.

English Heritage looks to protect Cornwall\'s historic chapels
English Heritage looks to protect Cornwall's historic chapels

English Heritage has expressed concern over the preservation of historic Methodist chapels in Cornwall.