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Leprosy Mission honours Barbara and Eddie Askew

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales has dedicated a room to lifelong supporters, the late Barbara and Eddie Askew.

EU’s equality plans will 'silence' Christians, warns legal group

A Christian legal group is warning that the EU’s proposed Equal Treatment Directive will "silence" Christians and undermine their ability to profess their faith.

BeBe & CeCe Winans top chart with 'Close to You'

The return of Grammy Award-winning gospel duo, BeBe & CeCe Winans, is proving to be a chart-topping success as, "Close to You", the first single from their highly anticipated album is currently No 1 on US Billboard Magazine's Hot Gospel Charts.

Tension in Egypt over attacks on Coptic Christians

Egypt's Coptic Christian community are upset over what they perceive to be organised attacks against them in the north of the country.

WCC to visit India's persecuted believers

An international ecumenical team from World Council of Churches (WCC) will pay India a solidarity visit next week in the wake of continued violence against Christians in the country.

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.