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CofE releases Diamond Jubilee Prayer and resources

A new prayer has been issued by the Church of England for use during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this year

Call for value-based economic reform at Davos

The head of Christian Aid has told government representatives at the Davos World Economic Forum to respect human dignity.

Senior clergy support Christian counsellor in gay disciplinary case

Christian counsellor fighting misconduct ruling after complaint by gay man who posed as a Christian wanting help with unwanted same-sex attraction

The stigma of rape

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, many victims of rape are still treated as the criminals

Being the Christian among the non-Christians

Even after all these years, ‘revealing my true self’ has not become much easier

Archbishop of York opposes gay marriage

The Archbishop of York has come out in opposition to gay marriage weeks ahead of a Government consultation on the issue.

Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches move towards unity

The Roman Catholic Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches in the UK have welcomed an “unprecedented” move towards unity this week.

Anger over green light to TV abortion ads

The Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) in the UK has made a controversial new ruling that allows private abortion clinics to run ads on TV and radio stations – a move that has angered a number of pro-life groups.

Church award seeks people who inspire their communities

The Church-sponsored award seeks people going above and beyond the call of duty to help their organisations change their communities

Christians welcome legacy pledges from party leaders

David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are among the high profile figures promising to leave 10 per cent of their estate to charity

Christian Aid shows how fashion can be stylish and ethical

Underground catwalk show to demonstrate how consumers can impact the planet for good by rewearing, reclaiming and revitalising their existing clothes

Atheists split over monument plans

Richard Dawkins has dismissed plans to build a £1m monument to atheism in London.

Todd Agnew: How to be Loved

How to be loved: this is something Todd Agnew is hoping fans of his music will get through his latest album, due out on March 6.

Churches Together presidents hail ‘year of celebration’

With the Olympics and Queen's Diamond Jubilee on the horizon, the Presidents of Churches Together in England have declared 2012 a "year of celebration"

The unfolding legacy of a World Cup church

A tent erected during the World Cup to screen matches has turned into a flourishing church.

Bishops pay visit to Olympic site

With just six months to go until the Olympics, Catholic bishops have paid a visit to the East London site to see how things are shaping up.