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Inspirational vicar carries Olympic torch

A much loved vicar is carrying the Olympic torch through Kensington and Chelsea today.

Christian groups angry over PM’s gay marriage comments

Christian groups have criticised Prime Minister David Cameron after he suggested the church was “locking out” people who are gay, bisexual or transgender.

Ministry on the streets of London

The streets are alive with athletes, officials, media people, visitors, tourists, locals and I I've been able to speak of a relationship with God with so many.

Praying and working to end human trafficking

Slavery didn't end hundreds of years ago. It continues today in the form of human trafficking and Christians are working and praying to end it.

Tutu visits young Londoners

Archbishop Desmond Tutu met young people in north London earlier in the month.

Church should reach out to HIV sufferers - Franklin Graham

In a blog written for The Washington Post on Monday, Graham says those who have contracted HIV or AIDS are often "shunned" and treated like those with leprosy were treated in Bible times.

Church concern over high street gambling

Churches are concerned that more gaming machines on the high street will lead to a surge in problem gambling.

The Facebook inferiority complex

One in five Facebook and Twitter users admit they constantly compare themselves to other users.

Tony Blair: People shouldn’t be embarrassed about faith

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair once admitted he avoided talking about his religious beliefs while in office for fear of being labelled a “nutter”. But last night Mr Blair talked openly about his belief in “salvation through Jesus Christ” and encouraged other Christians to do the same.

Tearfund calls for prayer to end hunger

Tearfund is appealing to Christians to pray for the millions of people around the world going hungry today.

New Archbishop of Glasgow announced

Bishop Philip Tartaglia has been announced today as the new Archbishop of Glasgow.

Christian campaigners hit out at tax evasion

A Christian movement to end poverty has spoken out against tax evasion by wealthy people.

Brenton Brown and Ben Cantelon joining Creation Fest

South African worship leader and songwriter, Brenton Brown, and Canadian worship leader Ben Cantelon are the latest acts to be added to the Creation Fest line-up.

Ageing population is not a problem

Leading statistician Andrew Dilnot is not concerned about Britain's ageing population. Speaking at the Keswick Convention, he said it was "peculiar" to talk of the "burden of ageing".

Sound of Wales singing a new song in the land of revival

A new band is helping the people of Wales reconnect with their spiritual heritage. Through live events and workshops, Sound of Wales (SOW) hopes to whet people’s spiritual appetites through the power of music and song.

Tutu supports decriminalisation of homosexuality worldwide

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is calling on countries to rescind laws banning homosexuality, arguing that its decriminalisation will result in a better understanding of the spread of HIV among homosexual men.