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Archbishop of Wales recognises church musicians
Christians from across the denominations who have kept music alive in the church have received awards from the Archbishop of Wales.
China bishop to be ordained with Vatican blessing-paper
The delayed ordination of a new Catholic bishop in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou is expected to take place in December with the approval of both the Vatican and Beijing, a Hong Kong newspaper reported on Friday.
Hundreds at prayer breakfast determined to transform Hollywood
Hundreds hoping to redeem Hollywood asked God to change the hearts of entertainment leaders and celebrities like Britney Spears during a media prayer breakfast Friday morning.
Banishing alcoholism from the land of blue sky
From alcoholism to recovery: how the International Substance Abuse and Addiction Coalition of Christians is helping former addicts in Mongolia leave alcohol in the past and start their lives anew.
Azerbaijan: Police threaten second pastor with jail
The family and friends of imprisoned Baptist pastor Zaur Balaev say they are shocked by the high level of payments demanded by officials at the prison in the capital Baku where he is now being held. They complain that payment is demanded before they will give him food or allow him meetings with relatives, his friends have told Forum 18 News Service.
JustShare to debate childhood inequality
Childhood inequality: does it really matter? This and many other questions will be up for exploration at the next churches' JustShare debate in London's financial district next month.
Archbishop becomes first overseas President of Church Army
Archbishop Desmond Tutu was announced on Friday as the new President of Church Army in the society's 125th anniversary year. The Archbishop is the first overseas based President of the society and will be succeeding former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey.
'Bunnygirls' and 'cowboys' to demonstrate against Government Bill
A group of 'cowboys' and 'bunnygirls' will be holding a demonstration outside the Houses of Parliament next Monday to remind members of the House of Lords of passing the Government's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill.
Churches, Charity Commission complete model governing documents
Independent churches and the Charity Commission tackle transparency and accountability in new legal reforms.
YouTube Islamist arrested for threats to Christian political leader
A man who placed an "obituary" on YouTube of one of the leading opponents of plans to build Europe's biggest mosque near the London Olympics site has been arrested by police. The video, "In memory of Councillor Alan Craig", features the Leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance party, his wife and two daughters.
Sara Groves has No 1 Christian album on iTunes for over a week
As singer/songwriter Sara Groves' latest, "Tell Me What You Know" (11.6) has held in as the No 1 Christian album on iTunes for over a week.
UN makes progress against malnutrition in Kenya
Three UN agencies praised the international community for its support in helping turn around a devastating malnutrition crisis in the Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps in northern Kenya.
Churches call for Pakistani Government to lift state of emergency
Churches issue joint call to Pakistani Government to revoke emergency rule.
Eau dear -- bottled water is a rip-off!
Restaurants are pushing customers into buying expensive bottled water instead of offering them tap water for free, the government's consumer watchdog said on Friday.
Second body found at Margate house
A second body was found on Friday at a house in Kent where extensive searches are under way as part of a nationwide investigation into unsolved cases of missing girls.
Britons face over pound a litre petrol for first time
Drivers are forking out over a pound for a litre of petrol or diesel for the first time, the Automobile Association said on Friday.