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Retired police officers uncover York’s hidden churches

Two retired police officers have teamed up to run tours of York's lesser known churches.

Church 'must never see older people as problem'

A respected Baptist academic has called upon churches to ensure they are a welcoming home for Britain's ageing population.

UK marks 30th anniversary of Falklands War

The UK and Argentina are marking 30 years since the start of the Falklands War.

Burma heads to polls in historic election

Burma has begun a landmark by-election that is expected to send opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for the first time.

Tenth Avenue North share the love in video journal

Tenth Avenue North are loved for their touching and insightful songs about God and faith.

Appeal for support as Christians leave Sudan

Barnabas Fund has launched an emergency appeal as Christians continue to pour into South Sudan.

Are you a secret snacker?

If so, you're not the only one.

Wesley: preacher and medicine man

A live puppy held over the stomach to treat colic? How about a dried toad crushed into small pills for asthma? Or perhaps orange rind rolled up and inserted into the nostrils to cure a cold in the head?

Panel debate to explore science and faith

A panel of scientists is to explore the relationship between science and faith at the National Museum of Scotland next month.

CSW welcomes first conviction in Orissa murders

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed the first conviction in the case against perpetrators of the communal violence against Christians in India's Orissa state in 2008.

Faith communities get behind organ donation

Faith leaders came together for the first time earlier in the month to express their support for organ donation.

Brave new church

How can old and new forms of church complement, rather than challenge, each other?

E-petition challenges VAT on alterations to listed church buildings

The Church of England is asking parishioners to show their support as it seeks to end VAT on alterations to its listed churches.

Dissidents released after Pope's Cuba visit

Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that "hundreds" of Cuban dissidents were released following Pope Benedict XVI's departure from the communist country.

Methodist Youth President wins British Youth Council Award

The British Youth Council has given its Make a Difference Award to the Methodist Church's Youth President.

Sustainability is about people as well as land - bishop

The Bishop of Hereford has welcomed the changes to planning announced by the Government this week.