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Dozens killed in Islamist attack on churches in Nigeria
Churches are among the targets in a series of bombs attacks that have left 63 people dead in the northeastern Nigerian town of Damaturu.
Prayers for M5 crash victims
Prayers have been said for the victims of last Fridayâs horrific crash on the M5 near Taunton which claimed the lives of seven people.
Bishop launches social networking prayer initiative
The new Bishop of Durham is harnessing the power of social networking to get Christians praying for the region.
Christians unite in prayer for countries affected by climate change
Christians around the world will join in prayer on Sunday for poor countries that are already experiencing the negative effect of climate change.
Fighting slavery with music and drama
Celebration and slavery are not an obvious combination but that's what the Freedom Festival recently brought together in Muswell Hill, London
Europe must do more to boost economic growth - bishop
The Bishop of Bath and Wells has warned that moves to cut public spending and secure financial stability are not enough to save Europe from its economic woes.
Hope for greater Government commitment to persecuted believers
The British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) has welcomed recent comments from David Cameron on aid to countries with a poor track record on human rights.
Westminster Council drops plans to criminalise soup runs
A Christian housing group has welcomed the announcement from Westminster Council that it is abandoning plans to ban soup runs.
Churches opposed to same-sex civil partnership ceremonies
The Church of England has come out in opposition of members of their clergy consecrating the union of same-sex couples in churches.
African nations angered by UK's threat to cut aid budget over homosexuality
African nations have responded with anger to the recent announcement by David Cameron that aid will be cut to countries that restrict the rights of homosexuals.
New restrictions on religious activity in Burma's Kachin State
Burmese authorities are imposing new restrictions on religious activities in Kachin State.
Scotland: Church presses for free speech clause in anti-sectarian Bill
The Church of Scotland has called the SNPâs legislation to tackle sectarianism âdeeply concerningâ.
Archbishop supports Robin Hood tax
The Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested that the imposition of a so-called Robin Hood tax may be one way of restoring morality to the economy.
Sorrow over Dean of St Paulâs resignation
The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his sadness over the resignation of the Dean of St Paulâs Cathedral.
Government grants gay civil partnerships in churches
A Christian advocacy group fears for the future of religious liberty in Britain as the Government lifts the ban on same-sex civil partnership ceremonies in churches.
Appeal for prayer for Pacific island under threat from rising sea levels
The Bishop of Polynesia has made a desperate appeal for prayer after visiting the island of Tuvalu in the Pacific.