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Archbishop and Chief Rabbi in joint visit to Auschwitz

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks are to visit the Nazi concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau on Thursday.

Ted Haggard speaks of scandal for first time

Ex-evangelical leader Ted Haggard, who fell from grace after the exposure of his sex and drug scandal two years ago, recently opened up about the dark secret from his past that was to play a role in his downfall as an adult.

Joel Edwards to help celebrate 60 years of Christian radio production

The Chair of the Churches Media Council, Joel Edwards will be in Glasgow on Sunday to preach at a service marking GRF Christian Radio's 60th anniversary of continuous radio production.

Children's ministries launch resources for UN Year of Child

To mark the 30th anniversary of the UN Year of the Child in 2009, a DVD of resources to celebrate and inspire the work done with children in churches has been produced in a unique collaborative venture headed by Children Matter! and the Consultative Group on Ministry among Children (CGMC).

Killing of two Christian sisters renews panic in Mosul

Iraqi Christians who returned to their ancient city after a wave of violence and intimidation are in shock today after two sisters were stabbed to death when attackers broke into their home.

Peace-building continues in Liberia and Sierra Leone

"Please remind the world that we are no longer at war," a high-ranking government official from Sierra Leone told an international ecumenical team visiting churches and ecumenical organisations in Liberia and Sierra Leone from 2 to 8 November.

Archbishop's visit to Birmingham reflects city's cultural diversity

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams is in Birmingham for a two-day visit this weekend that will take in one local church's new family centre in a multi-cultural neighbourhood and a visit to a Hindu temple.

Sound of success follows release of new Mary Mary album

Gospel music duo Mary Mary have been reaping chart-topping success and critical acclaim since the release of their latest album.

Licence to pray: Securing water for all

Cinema's most famous spy is back fighting a villain desperate to control strategic water resources in a developing country. Sadly, the script of the latest James Bond movie isn't too far fetched.

Brisbane cathedral completed after more than 100 years

After more than 100 years in the making, St John's Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane, Australia has finally been completed.

Christian right vows to stay strong under Obama

For Christian right leaders, Senator Barack Obama's victory last week was a huge setback that left some in the midst of a grieving process. While things may not be going well for the movement, some of its leaders vowed to not only survive under an Obama administration but to thrive.