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Christian guesthouse owners lose appeal over room policy

A Christian couple ordered to pay damages for turning away a homosexual couple from their guesthouse have lost their appeal.

High Court says prayers before council meetings are unlawful

The High Court has ruled against the saying of prayers before council meetings.

From derelict Tory club to flourishing church

A growing church in the Labour heartland of the Rhondda Valley is taking over a derelict Conservative Club.

Bishop defends presence in House of Lords

Bishops in the House of Lords are a “key voice” for social justice and the poor, the Church of England’s governing body heard today.

Church must resist secularist drive to remove chaplains from NHS

Bishops in the Church of England have warned that the standard of care available to patients in NHS hospitals would be “poorer” without chaplains.

Christian agency defends Britain’s aid to India

Christian Aid has spoken of the vital role that British aid is playing in India after the country’s finance minister reportedly said it was not needed.

Church in Nigeria ‘being eliminated’

The Church of England’s ruling body called this week on the Government to “do all it can” to support the protection of religious minorities in Nigeria.

Live worship from PASSION

Chris Tomlin, David Crowder* Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Kristian Stanfill lend their vocals to songs like "Jesus, My All in All" and "Lay Me Down", "Yahweh" and "10,000 Reasons".

Church of England nears consensus on women bishops

The Church of England’s governing body took the middle ground on women bishops today as it approved draft legislation seeking to safeguard the equal status of women in the episcopate whilst ensuring provision for opponents.

Joel Osteen: ‘My goal is to make God good’

He’s known for his positive preaching and Colgate smile, but Joel Osteen has also taken a lot of flak.

Death for Iraq church attackers

The three men connected with the 2010 Our Lady of Salvation church attack in central Baghdad, Iraq, which killed 52 people, have had their death sentences confirmed.

Loving God, rejecting food

Christians know they are made in the image of God and that food is a gift. So why would some choose to starve themselves?

Marriage ‘matters to God’

Around 1,000 Christians gathered in Westminster last night to celebrate marriage and reaffirm their support for couples considering a lifelong commitment to one another.

Police investigating racist emails to Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has reportedly received racist emails in response to his comments over gay marriage.

Church of England’s legislation on women bishops ‘needs more work’

The Church of England’s governing body has heard that more work needs to be done on draft legislation to allow women bishops.

Service commemorates bicentenary of Charles Dickens's birth

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the celebrations today to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.