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Iranian authorities seize thousands of Bibles

Iranian authorities have seized 6,500 copies of the Bible in northwest of Iran.

Want to live longer? Try less TV and more exercise

Struggle to tear yourself away from your favourite soap? Do you break into a sweat at the mere thought of going for a jog? Well, it may be time to learn to love exercise.

Who's your favourite green celeb?

Sir Paul McCartney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz are in the running for green award

New Bible-based game for Facebook users

A US-based digital technology company is launching a new biblical game for Facebook users.

World Youth Day gets underway in Madrid

Around a million young Catholics from all around the world are streaming into Madrid for five days of prayers, processions and learning.

Stolen Rembrandt turns up in church office

The Rembrandt sketch stolen on Saturday night in a "well-thought-out, well-executed theft" has been found and recovered from an Episcopal church in Encino, California.

MAF assisting response to cholera and measles outbreak in DRC

A Christian organisation is giving refuge to areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo that have been struck with cholera and measles.

Rioters must face victims, says Clegg

Nick Clegg wants to see those involved in last week’s violence take up community service in the areas where they wrought havoc.

Evangelical school gets the go ahead in Nottingham

A school that will teach that God created the world has been given approval to open in Nottinghamshire.

Minister’s sons accused of looting

The two sons of an evangelist minister have been accused of taking part in last week’s looting spree in London.

Red dome at night is St Paul’s photo competition winner

A photo competition to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the completion of St Paul’s Cathedral has been scooped by a photographer who stumbled upon the winning angle by chance.

Lady Gaga pushes boundaries of taste again

The singer appears as a nun being spanked by Jean-Paul Gaultier dressed as a priest

‘Broken society’ is Cameron’s top priority

David Cameron has put mending Britain’s “broken society” back on the top of the Government’s agenda following last week’s chaos.

Christians must be visible in the community, says Street Pastors founder

Britain’s Christian community must provide a strong visible presence on the nation’s streets during tough times, Street Pastors founder Les Isaac says.

Archbishop Paul Reeves: controversial icon

Tributes have been pouring in following the death this weekend of Bishop Sir Paul Reeves, 78.

Religious discrimination on the increase worldwide

Nearly a third of the world's population live in countries where restrictions on religious beliefs and practices increased between 2006 and 2009, a new report reveals.