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Moral debates need to return to public square, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Wales has urged churches to get more involved in politics and help put morality back at the centre of public debate.

Rise in number of men training to be Catholic priests

The total number of men training to be priests at Allen Hall, the seminary for the Diocese of Westminster has risen for a third year running.

Report reveals sharp rise in religious liberty violations in Cuba

Pressure on religious leaders in Cuba has increased significantly over the past year according to a new report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

People urged to rethink drink

People are being urged to ‘rethink your drink’ during Alcohol Awareness Week, which begins on Monday 19 October.

Christians ‘vital’ for Middle East peace

The head of the Palestinian Bible Society believes Christians are “vital” to bringing peace to Israel and Palestine.

Teen abolitionist Zach Hunter says 'Lose Your Cool'

Teen abolitionist Zach Hunter is part of the growing community of students who are about more than the obvious teen activities.

Wales: Church school pupils achieve 'above average'

Pupils at Welsh schools with a strong Christian ethos are consistently outperforming their peers in secular schools, a new report has found.

Ben Hur Live ready to kick up a storm at the 02

High-speed chariot races, gladiator fights and pirates on motor buggies. It’s all in Ben Hur Live, a new musical production that has its world premiere at London’s 02 arena on Thursday.

Churches called to take part in climate change cocoa challenge

Christians across the UK are being called on to take part in a ‘climate change cocoa challenge’ as a way of urging the UK and other governments to prioritise action on water at climate change talks this December.

Festival celebrates church life

The Archbishop of Wales is inviting parishioners from South Wales to join him at a festival to celebrate the best of church life.

Tantrums!

Oh dear! Just as we have come to recognise Jonah's courage, honesty, faith and obedience, he spoils it all by throwing a tantrum.

Archbishop sees little repentance for financial crisis

The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his disappointment at the lack of repentance among bankers for their part in the financial crisis.

Scottish charity to print Bibles for China’s poorest

The Scottish Bible Society has launched an appeal for funds to help print Bibles and provide medical care for some of China’s poorest communities.

Producer blames evolution flap for Creation's US flop

The producer of a new film that tells the “true story” of 19th-century naturalist Charles Darwin believes a distributor has not yet been found in the United States because of the divide over evolution there.

British teen in legal wrangle over STD jab

Time is running out for a British teen seeking US citizenship after she refused to be injected with a vaccine that protects against a sexually transmitted virus linked to cervical cancer.

Rick Warren's next book hits shelves in November

Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren will be releasing the follow-up to his bestselling Purpose Driven Life in November through Christian publishing giant Zondervan, according to a recent announcement.