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Latest Faith-Based Diet Books Go Beyond the Veggies

The latest crop of faith-based diet books are moving outside the realm of food and exercise, and proclaiming a more holistic approach...

Cardinal Tells Blair of Opposition to Gay Adoption

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has voiced concerns over the Sexual Orientation Regulations, fearing that Catholic adoption agencies will be forced to place children with homosexual couples.

Brian Littrell to Host Christian Reality Show 'Gifted' This Week

As the demand for popular reality talent shows like The X Factor and American Idol continues to rise, Christians in the US have taken a lead on a similar show called 'Gifted', which will air this week on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).

Christian Grandmother in High Court over Abortion Campaign

A Christian grandmother is going to the High Court Tuesday 23 January to clarify the law on her human rights and free speech, after she was convicted under the Malicious Communications Act 1988 for trying to "educate" pharmacists who dispensed the 'morning after pill'...

New Institute for Christian Ethics to Open in Cambridge

A new Institute for Christian Ethics, promoting the study and understanding of faith in relation to public life, is being launched this week in Cambridge.

'British Values' Emphasised in Schools Following Big Brother Row

In light of the Celebrity Big Brother row over racism, Education Secretary Alan Johnson noted that schools should do more to teach core "British values".

Bible Society Releases BBC's 'Miracles of Jesus' Study Materials

The Miracles of Jesus, one of the BBC's most lavish religious documentary-drama series to date, has now been made available to churches, youth group leaders and home groups together with extensive study and discussion materials.

Teenagers Choose Parents Over David Beckham

The Scout Association has found that British teenagers look up to their parents as better role models than celebrities like David Beckham or Pete Doherty in a survey of more than 1,000 13 to 18-year-olds. A large number those questioned had 'highly positive attitudes' towards their family with parents and siblings ranked the most positive influences.

First UK Tour for Irish Singing Legend in Six Years

Irish singing sensation and gospel singer Moya Brennan recently announced her first UK tour in six years. This follows the release of her album Signature, which is described as her most personal, revealing and engaging album to date.

China Welcomes Calls for Reconciliation from Roman Catholic Church

China has warmly welcomed the Vatican's new proposals to reconcile differences between the two, declaring the development as "a step forward".

Christian Aid to Host Climate Change March

Volunteers are being recruited for Christian Aid's upcoming climate change march in the UK. The charity is searching churches and communities throughout the nation to look for people who will 'put their best foot forward' for the first ever mass march for climate justice this summer.

European Churches Push for EU "God Clause"

European church leaders have revived efforts to include a "God clause" in the EU constitution after Germany sought to reignite the current drafting process. Leaders from Catholic and Protestant churches, particularly in Germany, are appealing to German Chancellor Angela Merkel to use Berlin's six-month EU presidency to speak in favour of a reference to God in the EU constitution, reports Reuters.