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Catholic leader rallies Church to oppose gay marriage plans

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales is to call upon churchgoers to take a stand against the Government’s plans to legalise gay marriage.

Israel Houghton celebrates 10 years of great music

Over the past decade, Israel Houghton has amassed a legion of fans while blasting down musical barriers and drawing together people of all ages, races and cultures through worship.

Faith leaders say legal aid Bill will hurt domestic abuse victims

The Government's plans to cut legal aid will harm domestic abuse victims in "dire need" of support, faith leaders have warned.

Williams supports efforts to combat HIV and AIDS

Measures to address HIV and AIDS can act as a bridge to tackling many issues affecting the world's poor, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Small religious groups under pressure in Kazakhstan

Hundreds of small religious groups have been stripped of their registration in Kazakhstan as a senior religious affairs official says that their activity is "now banned" under new rules.

Welsh evangelicals defend collective worship

The Welsh Evangelical Alliance has defended the role of collective worship in schools following calls for an end to the tradition by secularists.

Plans to redefine marriage are ‘madness’ - Cardinal

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has hit out at the Government’s plans to redefine marriage.

Archbishop calls for protection of homosexuals

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has called upon nations to respect the human rights of homosexuals in countries where they are often targeted for violence, as he suggested that anti-gay legislation is akin to racial discrimination.

Salvation Army aids tornado-affected communities

The Salvation Army is responding after a series of tornadoes killed at least 28 people in the US.

Church buildings help to tell nation's story

Education Secretary Michael Gove has asked English Heritage to compile a list of local historical sites that will help tell "our rich island story" to schoolchildren.

Premier sets sights on new carol singing world record

Premier Christian Radio has just been confirmed as the world record er for the largest carol singing event but the group are not resting on their laurels.

The difference between going and staying

A leading proponent of the belief that Christians should always be on mission, or "missional", in their daily lives says it's time for believers to stay and live longer in the areas of the world that they feel God has called them to.

Christians remember Shahbaz Bhatti on anniversary of death

Christians have called for justice for Shahbaz Bhatti on the first anniversary of his murder.

Churches in Africa becoming 'HIV competent'

More churches in Africa are well informed about HIV, are welcoming HIV positive people, and are fighting against HIV and AIDS in Africa and beyond

Dementia sufferers remembered in prayer

The Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham has lent his support to the National Week of Prayer for Dementia later this month.

The irony of hurt and healing

Hurt is something most of us experience at some point in our lives and some of it is of our own doing, but what MercyMe want people to remember is that there is also a healer.