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National adviser to support catholic Church of England parishes
A new post is being developed to help and support catholic Church of England parishes.
Appeal supports leprosy-affected families in West Africa
The Leprosy Mission has launched its first ever emergency appeal in response to the food crisis in West Africa.
Pastor freed after being taken hostage
The Rev Michel Louis is thanking God after being released from a three-day hostage situation in the northern Sinai peninsula of Egypt.
New Christian TV package on Freeview
Revelation TV and SonLife Broadcasting Network have joined forces to provide a new package of channels on Freeview.
Churches receive half million pound boost to repairs
The National Churches Trust handed out more than half a million pounds in grants to churches across the UK last month.
Scottish cabinet debates same-sex marriage
Discussions on gay marriage are taking place among Scottish cabinet ministers today.
Bibles by Camel
Paul Haralan Popov, President of Door of Hope International, tells of how Bibles are being brought to Christians in Mauritania by camel
Scottish Cardinal wants referendum on same-sex marriage
The head of the Catholic Church in Scotland has called upon the Scottish Government to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage.
Elton John relaxed about gay marriage
Elton John has revealed he is in no rush to get married.
Prayer and bell ringing to kick off Olympics
Churches across the UK are being called to pray and ring their bells on the first day of the Olympics.
Street Pastors head to the seaside
Street Pastors are taking to the beach for the first time this summer to lend their assistance to night time revellers enjoying the sand and sea.
London churches open doors to Olympics visitors
With one of the capital's busiest seasons just around the corner, the Diocese of London is inviting people to enjoy a moment of tranquility in its churches.
New arts programme to inspire youth
The Arts Council England has launched a new programme to engage young people in culture and the arts.
Homeless Bible group stopped from meeting at McDonald's
Christian ministry leader Dawn Martinez was told she could no longer hold the twice-a-week Bible studies she has taught for homeless people for the last two years inside a McDonald's in Camden, New Jersey.
Westboro planning picket at Sage Stallone's funeral
Just hours after the announcement that Sage Stallone, son of Sylvester Stallone, has died, a leader of the Westboro Baptist Church, a group known for protesting military funerals, announced on her Twitter that Westboro will picket Sage's funeral.
Catholics consider God's vision for Paralympic legacy
The church and the world must move from inclusion to belonging in its understanding of the unique place of people with disabilities, says one university professor.