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Cardinal Brady under pressure to resign
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has come under pressure to resign over his failure to act during an investigation into child abuse.
Rain puts a stop to asparagus festival
The heavy rains that have deluged Britain may be good for the ducks and our drought-hit reservoirs, but they've been every asparagus farmer's nightmare.
Mass marks five years since disappearance of Madeleine McCann
A mass is being held in Liverpool to mark the fifth anniversary of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
Authorities in New Zealand pull healing advert
A New Zealand church's billboard claiming ''Jesus Heals Cancer'' has been replaced by a new message after advertising authorities ordered the original be taken down amid complaints that it made false promises.
Fears for Chen Guangcheng after US embassy walkout
The head of a ministry that supports persecuted Christians in China has expressed concerns for the welfare of activist Chen Guangcheng after leaving the American embassy.
US sees rise in Latter-Day Saints, Mormons and Muslims
The latest census into religion in the US has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, and Muslims, a modest increase in the number of evangelical Protestants, and a drop in the number of Catholics and mainline Protestants.
Hundreds bid farewell to marathon runner who touched the nation
More than 600 family and friends turned out to pay their respects to marathon runner Claire Squires at her funeral today.
Cardinal Brady refutes abuse claims
The Catholic Primate of All Ireland has hit out at suggestions he failed to take the appropriate action against paedophile priest Brendan Smyth during a Church inquiry in 1975.
Stephen Baldwin on a mission to end hunger among orphans
Former Hollywood bad boy and born again Christian Stephen Baldwin is raising funds to feed 2012 orphans before the year is out.
Diamond Jubilee New Testaments fly off the shelves
Diamond Jubilee New Testament has proved to be a bestseller
All Souls appeals for help to make sermons easier to find
The church of John Stott has appealed for help from supporters to make its archive of sermons and talks easier for people to find.
New VeggieTales release - The Penniless Princess
Big Idea Entertainment is set to release a brand new VeggieTales on DVD this summer.
Billy Graham tackles big questions about death and afterlife
Renowned evangelist Billy Graham has released a new book called The Heaven Answer Book, which promises to answer "questions that readers frequently have about death, the afterlife, and an eternity in Heaven".
10,000 youth called to prayer day
Urban Saints and Soul Survivor are among the organisations getting behind a campaign to mobilise 10,000 young Christians in praying for the nation.
Internet helps to spread Gospel in Turkey
Operation Mobilisationâs Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) in Turkey has seen its 50-year ministry transformed through the internet.
Website offers $1m for Tim Tebowâs virginity
A dating website for people wanting an extramarital affair is reportedly offering $1 million for Tim Tebowâs virginity.