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Religious ignorance is 'grave' problem - Pope
Pope Benedict XVI has urged French bishops to do everything they can to counter religious ignorance.
Isaac Hunter resigns from Summit Church over affair
Pastor Isaac Hunter, the son of Florida megachurch pastor Joel Hunter, resigned earlier this week from his Orlando church after admitting he had an affair with a former church staff member.
American Catholics less devoted, study suggested
A new study has found that Catholics now have the lowest proportion of "strongly affiliated" followers among America's major religious traditions, while evangelicals are growing stronger in their devotion to their faith.
Archbishop launches online advent calendar
The Archbishop of York has launched an online advent calendar on his website - www.archbishopofyork.org
Andrew Peterson shows hope for orphans
Andrew Peterson will continue to speak up for orphans after the Show Hope charity announced it will be extending its partnership with the singer and author.
Methodists seek to beat rising energy costs
Methodist churches are being encouraged to take up a new scheme that will help them save on their energy bills.
Syrian Christians in need of blankets and heaters
Barnabas Fund is providing heaters and blankets to Christian families in Syria.
Bristol vote of no confidence in General Synod
The Bristol Diocesan Synod has called on the Church of England to move forward with "great urgency" on allowing women bishops.
Ooberfuse sings for religious freedom
Electro-pop band Ooberfuse were in Toronto, Canada, on Friday to join a protest against the treatment of minority groups in Pakistan.
AIDS challenge is about 'women's empowerment'
Measures to address HIV and AIDS must go hand in hand with gender equality, says the Archbishop of Canterbury
Charity brings hope to Europe's poorest country
Mission Without Borders is distributing emergency food to families and elderly people in Moldova this Christmas.
Young people encouraged to campaign for human rights
The Leprosy Mission is looking for two young people to travel to India and act as human rights advocates.
Stand up for faith and freedom, school pupils told
The Archbishop of Glasgow has told youngsters from primary schools in Scotland about the importance of standing up for religious freedom, saying that around the world Christians suffer the most persecution.
Call for end of press self-regulation
The Bishop of Norwich has called for an end to self-regulation of the press following the publication of the Leveson Report.
Churches get creative for Christmas
Thousands of people are expected at special Christmas events happening in churches across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Church transforms wasteland to community garden
The Archbishop of Wales was in Cardiff yesterday to visit a former scrubland that is now changing lives thanks to a community-led makeover.