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Archbishop leads Radio 4 service from golf course chapel

In the week of the Ryder Cup, the Archbishop of Wales will lead a special service from the only church in Wales on a golf-course.

Churches form coalition at party conferences

Five Churches have formed a coalition to raise their shared concerns with the three main parties during conference season.

South Sudan needs external help, says mission group

South Sudan is so under-developed that it cannot even be considered a Third World country, says one mission group.

Christians launch anti-slavery initiative

New initiative aimes to combat modern day slavery within a Christian context.

New website launched to mark 350th anniversary of Book of Common Prayer

The Prayer Book Society has launched a new website ahead of yearlong celebrations in 2012 to mark the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.

Evangelical Alliance welcomes Government’s commitment to people of faith

The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed assurances from Baroness Warsi that the Government “does God” and is “comfortable” with faith.

Tearfund says governments must be held to account on MDGs

Christian development agency Tearfund says world leaders must make “real progress” at the UN summit on the Millennium Development Goals this week.

Gaither Music Group counts its blessings

Gaither Music Group is set to release two brand new Homecoming DVDs and two accompanying CDs, Giving Thanks and Count Your Blessings, on September 28.

Leicester churches reach thousands with praise and Gospel

The people of Leicester came just as they were on Saturday as local churches took to the streets to worship, praise and share the Gospel.

Pope’s visit shows faith groups still important, says Patten

Chris Patten says the Pope's visit is proof that faith groups and the Catholic Church are still relevant today.

Pope bids Britain farewell with call for fresh proclamation of Gospel

Vatican hails Pope's four-day visit to Britain a "great success".

US tells Egypt to bring Christmas Eve killers to justice

US Commission on International Religious Freedom tells Egypt to resume trial of Christmas Eve killing suspects.

Pope expresses ‘sorrow and shame’ over child abuse

The Pope apologised again for the Catholic Church’s handling of child abuse in a meeting with victims yesterday.

Royals join service to commemorate Battle of Britain

Service at Westminster Abbey to remember the bravery of Britain's pilots who helped to prevent a full Nazi invasion.

Pope beatifies John Henry Newman before 50,000 faithful in Birmingham

Cardinal John Henry Newman moves one step closer to sainthood after beatification by Pope in Birmingham's Crofton Park.