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Wednesfield churches hoping for £10,000 art prize

Three churches in Wednesfield are waiting to find out if they have won a £10,000 art prize.

Vicar's message of hope to hit-and-run mourners

The Reverend Jan Gould offered words of comfort to the family of a woman killed in a tragic hit-and-run incident in Cardiff last month.

UK criticised over decision to stop aid to India

World Vision has warned that the UK's decision to stop aid to India will put the country's development at risk.

Prayer for the new Archbishop of Canterbury

The Church of England has published a specially written prayer for the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the Right Reverend Justin Welby

What Christians are saying about the next Archbishop of Canterbury

After the announcement of Bishop Justin Welby as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, here’s a roundup of what Christians are saying.

Conservative Anglicans welcome new Archbishop of Canterbury

The head of the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans has welcomed the appointment of Bishop Justin Welby as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Justin Welby appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury

Bishop Justin Welby was announced today as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Evangelicals mobilising church for creation care

Evangelicals from around the world came together in Jamaica recently to hash out a shared vision for creation care.

Tim Keller explores faith and work

The Reverend Timothy Keller of New York's Redeemer Presbyterian Church is releasing a new book examining how God calls people to express meaning and purpose through their work.

Franklin Graham fears for US

The Reverend Franklin Graham, son of the famous evangelist Billy Graham, has stated that he believes that America is on a "path of destruction" after this week's election results.

Government urged to make tax more transparent

Christian Aid and Church Action on Poverty have called upon the Government to clamp down on tax dodging.

Obama must 'be more conscious' of global poor

The director of Christian anti-poverty movement Micah Challenge has called upon Barack Obama to do more to help the world's poor.

New songbook from Keith and Kristyn Getty

Modern hymnwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty have released a new songbook to accompany their latest album, Hymns for the Christian Life.

Regular churchgoers preferred Romney, poll finds

Exit polling following the US presidential election has found that regular churchgoers voted for defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney by wide margins.

France next in line to legalise gay marriage

France is next in line to legalise same-sex marriage, according to a disputed bill pushed by President Francois Hollande on Wednesday, which would defy opposition from the country's Roman Catholic and conservative leadership.

Next Archbishop will need Bible and newspaper

As the world waits for Bishop Justin Welby to be named the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the outgoing Dr Rowan Williams says his successor will need to heed the advice of Karl Barth.