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Archbishop pays tribute to Armed Forces
Archbishop of Canterbury thanks British troops for courage, laments âtragic costs of warâ on Armed Forces Day.
Indian Christian: Attacks have increased our faith
The wave of attacks on churches in Karnataka, India, have only "increased our faith and brought us together," says Archbishop Bernard Moras, whose initiative has united churches of many denominations.
Let the Third Sector take the lead in public life, Charities Parliament hears
A Third Sector solution and a call for new faces summed up the mood at the latest Charities Parliament, which met on Monday night to discuss how public life might look following the MP expenses scandal and a leadership shake up.
Church official challenges Scottish Government on climate targets
A senior Church of Scotland minister today welcomed the Scottish Governmentâs new climate change targets, but warned they were doomed to fail unless the people of Scotland were involved at a grassroots level.
Highland Festival a 'howling success', say organisers
Organisers of the Highland Festival with Luis Palau today branded the event a "howling successâ.
Iran scraps death penalty for apostasy and stoning
The Iranian Government has decided to remove articles stipulating the death penalty for apostasy from the Islamic Penal Code Bill.
Bishop calls for Berlusconiâs resignation
A Roman Catholic bishop has called for the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi following allegations that he had sex with escort Patrizia DâAddario at his Rome mansion in November.
World mourns pop legend Michael Jackson
The Rev Jesse Jackson was among those paying tribute to the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, who died of a heart attack on Thursday.
Come Alive with Mark Schultz this summer
Platinum-selling Christian artist Mark Shultz is set to release his first studio album in three years.
More Anglican Provinces give backing to new North American body
More Anglican leaders from across the global communion have joined in support of the newly formed Anglican Church in North America.
Olympic gold medallist sponsors Compassion's millionth child
Christian child development charity Compassion International reached a major milestone this month with the sponsorship of of its millionth child, an eight-year-old boy from Togo in West Africa.
Church leaders call upon G8 leaders to fulfil commitments to poor
The Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols and Archbishop of Edinburgh and St Andrews Cardinal Keith Patrick OâBrien have called on the Government to protect the poor and vulnerable across the world amidst the ongoing economic crisis.
Millions pray for children at risk
More than four million people around the world prayed earlier in the month for children at risk, with many of those who prayed being children themselves.
NGM seeking new recruits for music and arts boot camp
NGM is inviting Christians interested in music and the arts to take part in its new summer Boot Camp.
Rick Warren gives thumbs up to new conservative Anglican body
Pastor Rick Warren has expressed solidarity with hundreds of conservative Anglicans who broke from their national churches to form their own orthodox body.
Young people contributing £300m a year to economy, says report
A new report from the Evangelical Alliance says young people are contributing £300 million a year to the economy through volunteering and donations, with active Christians more likely to volunteer.