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Global Care seeks to break down distrust in charitable giving

Christian children’s charity Global Care has launched a new charity giving website to keep people in the know about where their money goes after they have made a donation.

Christian Socialist Movement pays tribute to Labour MP David Cairns

CSM says it is "saddened" by death of Labour MP David Cairns on Monday

Kate McCann speaks of her doubt in God after daughter Madeleine’s disappearance

Kate McCann admits to feeling angry with God after the disappearance of her daughter but says she doesnt blame him

Nigeria: Pastor’s wife and child killed in sectarian violence

The wife and daughter of a pastor are among the latest victims of post-election sectarian violence in Nigeria.

Memorials remember Britons lost in Antarctica

Two memorials dedicated to Britons who lost their lives in the service of science in Antarctica are being unveiled in St Paul’s Cathedral and at the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge this week.

Churches set sights on 90% carbon reduction

Reducing carbon footprints by 90% is achievable for churches, says a new report from the Diocese of London.

Think tank questions Government’s commitment to marriage and the family

A think tank has criticised the Government’s record on supporting marriage and the family.

Bishop fears radical Islam will affect shape of Middle East’s future

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali expresses concerns over radical Islamist element running through protests in the Arab and Islamic world

Church of Iran members awaiting trial verdict

Eleven members of the Church of Iran are awaiting a court's verdict after standing trial for charges of 'activities against the Order’ and drinking alcohol.

Final single release for [dweeb]

Somewhere among the sense of sadness and sorrow that surrounds the end of [dweeb] there are glimmers of hope and happiness.

Bible convention celebrates bumper turnout

More than 1,000 adults and hundreds of children and young people took part in the third annual Bible By the Beach at the end of April, the convention's largest turnout so far.

Methodist Church offers perspectives on death and mourning

The Methodist Church is launching a new booklet this week to help Christians get to grips with death and mourning.

Joyce Meyer's former security chief convicted of family's murder

Christopher Coleman, the former security chief for televangelist Joyce Meyer, was found guilty this week of murdering his family. Jurors also determined that he is eligible for the death penalty.

Tensions high in Egypt after deadly clashes between Muslims and Christians

Coptic Christians are picking up the pieces after violent clashes over the weekend in which two churches were set ablaze and 12 people were killed.

Many churches, one purpose - Archbishop contemplates fresh expressions

Fresh Expressions pioneers and practitioners from across the UK explore the mixed economy of church

Lady Gaga on her new Judas video: ‘It’s not a religious statement’

Pop star Lady Gaga appears in her newest video as a rocked-up Mary Magdalene riding the back of a motorcycle with a leather-clad Jesus Christ.