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Catholic Church steps in to buy iconic Crystal Cathedral
After more than four years of familial and financial turmoil, Orange County's iconic Crystal Cathedral will be sold to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange.
India: Church community shocked by killing of nun
Church leaders in Kerala, India have expressed shock and outrage over the killing this week of tribal rights campaigner Sister Valsa John.
Pakistani mobile users banned from texting 'Jesus Christ'
A Pakistani Christian leader has attacked The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) who is reported to have told mobile phone companies to begin blocking text messages containing "obscene" words including "Jesus Christ".
Not your average Virgin Mary
Pamela Anderson wasn't the most obvious choice to play the Virgin Mary
Church leaders urge Scottish Government not to redefine marriage
Church leaders fear for religious liberty and impact on children if Scottish Government goes ahead with plans to change the definition of marriage
Church summit addresses nuclear weapons
An international group of church representatives has met in Edinburgh to discuss the prospects for a world without nuclear weapons.
Bishop helps feed the 5,000 in Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square event highlights massive food waste in the UK and worldwide
Church of England dioceses back Measure on women bishops â what next?
The Measure on women bishops has been backed overwhelmingly in the dioceses but supporters still face a few hurdles
Bishop and pastor in Pakistan accused of blasphemy
Two Christian leaders, Bishop Pervaiz Joseph and Rev Baber George, have become the target of a blasphemy law which forced them into hiding with their families in Pakistan.
New resource to help church reach the missing generation
Damaris Trust has released a new resource to help churches reach more young adults.
Vatican objects to Pope kissing imam advert
An advert showing Pope Benedict XVI kissing an Egyptian imam has been pulled after strong protest from the Vatican.
Queen joins celebrations on 400th anniversary of King James Bible
The Queen was guest of honour at a service at Westminster Abbey yesterday to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.
Appeal to help Christians affected by Syria unrest
There are growing concerns for the future of Christians in Syria and the thousands of Iraqis seeking refuge there.
Conflict and death of bin Laden fuelling persecution in Pakistan
Persecution in Pakistan is worsening "day by day", according to one Christian in the country
Night of Prayer for UK draws 600 to Westminster
More than 600 people gathered in central London this week for a night of prayer for the nation, Government and young people.
First ordination at a fresh expression of church
A café church in Leeds has played host to what is believed to be the first ordination service within a fresh expression of church.