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Temporary lifting of Burma sanctions welcomed

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed the European Union’s decision to suspend sanctions against Burma for a year.

Donations soar after runner’s death in London Marathon

There has been a surge in donations to a fundraising page set up by a 30-year-old woman who collapsed during the London Marathon.

Gender should not be ‘irrelevant’ to marriage

An open letter from Anglican clergy in support of gay marriage has been criticised by an orthodox group within the Church of England.

Report calls for largely elected House of Lords

A parliamentary report out today has recommended reform to the House of Lords to make the upper chamber largely elected.

Men could soon outlive women

A switch to healthier lifestyles and the shift in jobs away from manufacturing to office-based work means men are living longer

Archbishop celebrates St George’s Day

He may hail from Uganda but the Archbishop of York is one of England’s most passionate spokespeople for St George’s Day, being marked today.

The end of being clever worship leaders?

Little articles like this need to have clever hooks right up here in the first paragraph.

Fabrice Muamba thanks God after miracle recovery

“I asked God to protect me – and he didn’t let me down.” This was the emotional testimony of professional footballer Fabrice Muamba, who has astounded the nation with his miracle recovery from cardiac arrest.

From Watergate to Christ: Chuck Colson dies at 80

He acquired a fearsome reputation for his “dirty tricks” to keep Richard Nixon in power during the Watergate years, but later found Christ and committed his life to sharing the Christian faith with prison inmates.

Government U-turns on legal aid for domestic abuse victims

Caritas Social Action Network (CSAN) has welcomed the Government’s decision not to go ahead with cuts to legal aid provision for domestic abuse victims.

Christians called to tackle social exclusion

Christians must actively tackle the barriers to human flourishing that exist in society, says the Archbishop of York.

Guvna B, In Case of Fire, Tom & Olly added to Greenbelt line-up

From folk singers to urban hip hop artists, Greenbelt is promising a top line-up of music acts for this year’s fast approaching festival.

Understanding the 'God spot'

Researchers link spirituality to selflessness

Married people have higher wellbeing than singles, divorcees

New research from the US-based Gallup group suggests marital status has a strong influence on wellbeing.

Appeal for peace between Sudan and South Sudan

Church groups have urged Sudan and South Sudan to exercise “maximum restraint” in a simmering dispute between the two over an oil rich border region.

Archbishop backs free school meals call

The Archbishop of York has come out in support of calls for all children living in poverty to receive a free school meal.