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Church expresses ‘deep concern’ over drop in religious broadcasting on TV

The Church of England’s General Synod today passed a motion expressing its “deep concern” at the number of hours being given to religious programmes on television.

Sanctus Real to release fifth studio album, Pieces Of A Real Heart

Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning Sanctus Real releases its fifth studio album, Pieces Of A Real Heart, on Sparrow Records on March 9.

URC supports call for ‘Robin Hood Tax’

The United Reformed Church has come out in support of a campaign pressing the UK’s main political parties to support a global financial transaction tax on banks.

Good Friday TV ‘could have been better’, says BBC

The BBC’s head of religion and ethics has said TV programming for Good Friday last year “could have been better”.

Haitian officer: US Baptist team made earlier attempt to take children

The American team of volunteers on trial for abduction charges related to 33 Haitian children had tried to take dozens of other children across the border, said a Haitian police officer.

Tithes and blessings for Burundi

"He gives unto us, we give back to him one tenth with all that he has blessed us with."

Archbishop appeals for unity, restraint and mutual trust

In a speech dominated by thoughts on the balance of rights within the Church of England and society, the Archbishop of Canterbury today said he was "profoundly sorry" for the "carelessness" that may have given the impression to homosexual Anglicans that they were ignored or undervalued.

New bishop of Portsmouth calls Christians to be ‘visible and approachable’

The Rt Rev Christopher Foster has been confirmed as the next Bishop of Portsmouth.

ACNA motion is ‘not attack’ on TEC

The Bishop of Winchester has said a motion asking the Church of England to affirm it is in communion with the Anglican Church of North America is not an attack on The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC).

Premier listeners tuning in for longer

Premier Christian Radio says its thrilled with the results of a new survey showing that listeners are tuning in for longer.

Spotlight on Mali Music

Every now and again you discover an artist whose work is so brilliant, it rocks your world. Mali is such an artist!

Christians welcome G7 cancellation of Haiti debt

The head of the World Council of Churches has commended the G7 after it pledged to cancel the debt owed them by earthquake ravaged Haiti.

Watchdog sees rise in reported persecution cases in China

There was an increase in the number of reported persecution cases against Christians in China last year, according to a religious freedom group that specialises in Chinese house churches.

Bishop of Manchester regrets delay to women bishops debate

The Bishop of Manchester expressed his regret today at the delay to a debate on the consecration of women bishops in the Church of England.

Call for education to stop relationships breaking down

The Relationships Foundation has called upon the Government to invest £10 million in voluntary organisations that provide relationship education for couples.

Church of England disinvests from mining company over ethical concerns

The Church of England has sold shares in Vedanta Resources over concerns about the mining company’s approach to human rights and local communities.