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Christians must exert ‘significant influence’ on Government, says writer

Christians have a responsibility to shape the laws of the day by exerting their influence on government, says Wayne Gudrem

Husband and wife team to direct Lichfield Cathedral music

The Chapter of Lichfield Cathedral has announced that the Cathedral’s new Director of Music is to be a husband-and-wife team.

Archbishop opens community hall inspired by stabbed vicar

A community project, which had been the vision of a parish priest before he was stabbed to death three years ago, is to be opened today by the Archbishop of Wales.

Churches losing out on funds because of poor preaching on giving - report

Church leaders tend to "sweep money issues under the carpet", claims a new report on giving.

Andrea Bocelli tells abortion story

A short video clip featuring renowned Italian singer Andrea Bocelli testifying how he could have been aborted has garnered wide attention.

Reformed Christians mourn death of Nico Smith

Reformed Christians on Monday mourned the death of the Rev Nico Smith, an ecumenical pioneer and a white minister who challenged apartheid in South Africa.

Taps and toilets critical to G8 agenda, says Tearfund

As G8 leaders gather for their annual summit in Canada this Friday (25 June), early indications are that they will overlook a key piece of the puzzle in their bid to reduce the number of mothers and children dying in the world’s poorest countries.

Bishops encouraged to go ‘back to school’

Bishops going ‘back to school’ for a day is just one of many ways the Church of England plans to celebrate 200 years since the opening of the first free church schools in England and Wales.

Losing paradise

Approaching the boat landing of the fishing village on Viwa Island off the coast of Suva, Fiji, it is hard to imagine a more idyllic setting than this South Pacific paradise filled with one stunning island view after another.

Church leader calls for religious tolerance ahead of Italy crucifix hearing

Scottish Cardinal says the public display of the crucifix in Italian public school classrooms is "not an imposition".

Addison Road share their stories

It has been two years since Texas natives Addison Road made their debut with their self-titled record home of the hits ”All That Matters”, “What Do I know of Holy”, and “Hope Now”.

thebandwithnoname announces last ever gig at Manchester Apollo

One of the biggest British Christian rock bands, thebandwithnoname, has announced their last ever performance together before calling it a day this autumn.

Trip Lee headlines GL Live's The Legacy

GL Live's eighth outing on Saturday, The Legacy, demonstrated just how much this new music movement continues to go from strength to strength.

David Crowder Band's acoustic EP hits iTunes

David Crowder*Band is back with the release of a four song EP today exclusively on iTunes.

Oldest-known paintings of Apostles Andrew and John uncovered

The oldest known images of the apostles Andrew and John have been found in a catacomb near St Paul’s Basilica in Rome, Vatican officials announced Tuesday.