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iPhone app for the penitent receives Church approval
A new iPhone app to help Catholics prepare for confession has received approval from the Catholic Church.
Church has âGod-given dutyâ to shape Britainâs moral order â Sentamu
It may not be welcomed or applauded for it, but the Church of England must continue to shape the debate on Britainâs moral order and proclaim the good news to the nation, the Archbishop of York said today.
Churches burned over Indonesia's blasphemy case
Two churches were burned and another destroyed Tuesday as thousands of angry Muslims demanded the death sentence for a Christian man convicted of blasphemy against Islam.
Short film warns young people of dangers of âsextingâ
A short film has been launched today to warn young people about the risks of sending indecent images of themselves to each other, a trend known as âsextingâ.
Woolly Hat Week supports seafarers
The Sailorsâ Society is raising funds for isolated seafarers during Woolly Hat Week.
CARE says Government should opt-in to EU human trafficking directive
CARE has called upon the Government to opt-in to the EU Directive on Human Trafficking in a report that raises concerns over the current level of legal provisions provided to trafficked children and other victims.
Andrew Mitchell says churches are âpivotalâ in international development
Andrew Mitchell has paid tribute to the work of churches in improving the lives of millions of people in developing countries.
Barnabas Fund launches campaign to save Afghan Christian convert facing execution
Barnabas Fund has launched a petition urging Western governments to put pressure on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to release a man sentenced to death for converting to Christianity.
New fund secures £600,000 for restoration of cathedrals
A new partnership fund has been launched to support essential repairs to Englandâs great cathedrals.
Prayers for Amanda Holden after she loses baby
Celebrities have offered their thoughts and prayers to Amanda Holden who has lost her baby seven months into her pregnancy.
Truth verses trend â is Christianity being compromised by the church?
Christianity throughout the ages has in many regions adopted cultural relevance in its worship and teaching styles. In my view the todayâs movements have gone beyond cultural relevance to market driven philosophy in order to attract and appease seekers.
Reports of another church bombing in Egypt
An empty Coptic church in northern Egypt was reportedly bombed Saturday.
Indian Christians concerned as hate campaign intensifies ahead of Hindu event
Indian church activists have expressed deep concern over Hindu nationalists' anti-Christian campaign in the run-up to a major Hindu event next week.
Chichester Cathedral starts urgent work on restoration of Tudor paintings
Restoration work has begun on a unique group of Tudor paintings in Chichester Cathedral.
PM: Britain needs a stronger shared identity to tackle extremism
A shared identity and sense of belonging are key to achieving the kind of social cohesion that will prevent home-grown terrorism, David Cameron said today.