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Coptic Orthodox Church launches new ministry in the City
The Coptic Orthodox Church has launched a new ministry in the City of London.
Lichfield Cathedral celebrates Queenâs Diamond Jubilee
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were among the guests at a service of thanksgiving for the Queen at Lichfield Cathedral on Sunday.
Poll reveals public unease about plans to redefine marriage
A poll from the Coalition for Marriage (C4M) has revealed mixed feelings among the public about changing the definition of marriage.
New coalition defends traditional definition of marriage
A new campaign group has been launched today to oppose the Governmentâs plans to redefine marriage.
Christian worker forced to resign over request for Sundays off
The Christian Legal Centre is defending a Christian worker who was forced to resign because she did not want to work on Sunday because of her Christian beliefs.
Vigil for murdered vicar
A church vigil is taking place tonight for the Rev John Suddards who was found stabbed to death in his vicarage last week.
Welsh church leaders defend positive impact of faith communities
Welsh councils told to spend two minutes thinking about the positive impact of faith in their communities.
New Gallup poll links high religiosity to wellbeing
A new Gallup report suggests that highly religious people have a higher wellbeing rating than those who are moderately religious or nonreligious.
Winans pay tribute at Houston funeral
Gospel singers Cece and BeBe Winans joined friends and family of Whitney Houston in a moving âhome goingâ service for the late singer.
Man arrested in connection to murder of vicar
Police have arrested a 47-year-old man in connection to the murder of a vicar in Gloucestershire.
Hoping for spring in Eritrea
Ruta is settled in the UK now but she longs for the day that change will come for Christians in her native Eritrea
Canon Andrew White tells of 'chaos' after withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
Following the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq, the Christian minority faces continued sectarian violence, political mayhem, unemployment, lack of security, failing health care and the inability to buy food.
Spirit at work in Ukraineâs Ecumenical relations
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is âoptimisticâ about possible unity with Orthodox Christians in his country â because faithful from across the ecumenical divide are demanding it.
Turkish Christians still experiencing discrimination
Christians in Turkey continue to suffer attacks from private citizens, discrimination by lower-level government officials and vilification in both school textbooks and news media
Parliamentary group to protect teaching of RE
MPs have formed a new group to safeguard the future of Religious Education in schools.
Pickles restores prayer to councils
The High Court ban on prayers at council meetings has effectively been overturned by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.