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Christian Aid Week gets underway
Christians across the UK are donning the distinctive red bibs and bright red buckets for a week of fundraising for Christian Aid Week.
Seasons of the soul: Philip Yancey on tour
The wintry seasons in our life may be the hardest but they are also the times when we grow the most, says Philip Yancey.
More churches signed up to Olympics outreach than ever before
More churches in the UK are getting behind plans for joined up outreach during the London 2012 Olympics than with any previous Games.
Oxford study: Belief in God is natural
A study led by academics at Oxford University has concluded that believing in gods and an afterlife is part of human nature.
Catholics to return to no meat on Fridays
The Catholic Church in England and Wales is to reintroduce the practice of abstaining from red meat on Fridays.
Roman Catholic taxi driver asked to remove âphallicâ cross
A taxi company owner has reacted with anger to a request from the local council to remove a small cross from the dashboard of one of her cabs because it looked âphallicâ.
Mother of Family Guy actor wishes her son would find another job
Actor's mother says shows like Family Guy are leading to the "destruction of morality"
Bishop wants supermarkets to pay fair price to Britain's farmers
The Bishop of Hereford has called upon the Government to act to ensure that farmers receive a fair price for their produce.
Church of England challenged on cost of weddings
The Church of England was under pressure yesterday to explain the steps it is taking to increase the number of weddings taking place in its churches.
Duchess likens political correctness to censorship
The Duchess of Cornwall has spoken out against political correctness, saying that people should have the right to âspeak freelyâ.
Christian students condemn proposal for extra university places
The Student Christian Movement has added its voice to condemnation of proposals to allow students from wealthy families pay more for places at top colleges.
Audio Bible bringing scripture to life
The Bible Societyâs new audio Bible is helping thousands of people experience Godâs word â and their faith - in a whole new way.
Egypt steps up security around churches
After attacks, Egypt pledges to tighten security and ease church building restrictions
Evangelist Billy Graham in hospital with pneumonia
Billy Graham resting in North Carolina hospital after contracting pneumonia
Campaign for 50,000 Twitter users to tweet Lord's Prayer
As part of a 50 day campaign leading up to the Global Day of Prayer on June 12, GDOP London is calling for 50,000 followers on Twitter to tweet the Lord's prayer.