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Methodist President: Church must make the world a safer place

In his inaugural presidential address to the annual Methodist Conference, Rev David Gamble has spoken of the need for the Church to be a ‘safer space’ for people from every walk of life.

Homelessness prevention officer sacked over God advice

A homelessness prevention officer has been sacked by Wandsworth Council in London after he encouraged a terminally ill woman to look to God for help.

Government minister praises role of faith in tackling poverty

Foreign office minister Ivan Lewis MP this week praised the role that faith organisations play in tackling poverty around the world.

Indian Catholic: Homosexuality can be reversed

A Catholic Church leader has come out firmly against the Delhi High Court's gay-affirming decision.

Jesus and Me Every Day

Introduce your children to daily Bible study and prayer with CWR's fun new children's devotionals, Jesus and Me Every Day.

Christians and Muslims must build bridges, says Warren

Evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren has defended his address to a Muslim convention on Saturday by arguing that Christians can only evangelise those who are their friends, not their enemies.

Tutu says education is key to peace and development

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is calling upon G8 leaders to invest in education as a means to securing long-term peace and development.

Orthodox Anglicans see greater unity in new fellowship

The leaders of a new orthodox Anglican body launched on Monday say they want to unite the denomination, not pull it apart.

Church told it cannot ignore gun and knife crime

The church has a crucial role to play in putting a stop to gun and knife crime in the UK, says a leading criminologist.

World’s oldest Bible published in full online

The oldest surviving Bible in the world has for the first time been published in its entirety online.

Walthamstow churches treat unsung heroes

St Mary's Church in Walthamstow Village was filled with volunteers breaking the habit of a lifetime last Friday.

Lichfield Diocese celebrates church growth

Two archdeacons and a bishop have taken to the canals of Staffordshire and the Black Country in celebration of the Diocese of Lichfield's growing churches.

Pitfalls and pleasures in France

There's a lot more to a calling to France than enjoying delicious croissants and fine wines, author Michele Guinness has discovered.

Philippine church blast kills five

At least five people were killed and 30 injured Sunday following an explosion outside a Catholic church in Cotabato City, Philippines.

Christians praise Scotland's ambitious climate change targets

Scottish Catholics have praised new legislation passed by the Scottish Parliament to cut greenhouse emissions, calling it a challenge to the rest of the developed world.

Baptist president calls for greater unity among evangelicals

The President of the Baptist World Alliance has urged evangelicals in the UK to make more of an effort to be united.