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Equality body should be abolished, says report

A report out today has called for the Equality and Human Rights Commission to be scrapped.

Try out your footballing skills with Emile Heskey

Budding British footballers will get the chance to take on England international Emile Heskey in a five-a-side football tournament being organised by a Christian organisation

Christians bid final farewell to Uncle John

There were moments of poignant reflection but also much laughter and thanksgiving at the funeral of John Stott today.

Call for justice and prayers after London riots

Riots in London over the weekend have left Christians greatly concerned for the future of their communities.

Kenya drought: Church says lessons haven’t been learned

The Anglican Church of Kenya has hit out at the government for failing to adequately address the famine and drought gripping the country.

Return of death penalty would be ‘sad day’ for the UK, say Churches

Churches have come out firmly against the return of the death penalty after the launch of an e-petition.

Bodleian Libraries launches King James Bible app

The Bodleian Libraries have launched their first ever app on the making of the King James Bible.

Archaeologists think newly discovered tomb may be Philip's

A team of Italian archaeologists has announced the discovery here of what they believe to be the tomb of Philip

Agapé to unveil vision for UK

Agapé wants to work with the wider church in seeing more lives changed and devoted to Jesus

Russell Brand signs up to faith film

Juno screenplay writer Diablo Cody has taken on risqué comedian-turned-actor Russell Brand to star in her new film, “Lamb of God”.

Weaker commitment among born-again Christians, study finds

Study suggests born-again Christians may be too happy to settle for "cheap grace"

Campus Crusade's name change a step too far for some donors

Campus Crusade for Christ's name change to "Cru" has forced a number of donors to withdraw their support from the ministry.

Ecumenical mass marks anniversary of Chile mine collapse

An ecumenical mass is taking place today to mark one year since a mine collapsed in Chile, trapping 33 men 700m below ground.

Church must recover its confidence in the Gospel

The church in the West doesn’t hold the authority that it once did but the church has historically done just as well when it was in a position of weakness, says Richard Tiplady.

Pope's limousine up for auction

Fancy a car that's a bit different from your neighbour's? Then you might want to consider a slick black limousine that was once used to drive Pope Paul VI and legendary astronauts.

Churches face crackdown in Uzbekistan

The Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) is asking for prayer for Christians in Uzbekistan.