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Kirk says community, not money, must be at heart of independence debate
The Church of Scotland is to release a report on Thursday that indicates that Scottish people are more interested in the effect that independence will have on local communities than the economic benefits that a split could bring.

Human rights group demands investigation into suicide attack on South Korean pilgrims
Human Rights Watch has called on the Egyptian government to launch a full investigation into the suicide bombing that killed Korean Christians on pilgrimage on 16 February.

Catholic band disinvited from youth gathering for 'graphic' video
Catholic pop band Ooberfuse have been disinvited from performing at Catholic Underground, London's largest gathering for young Catholics, after releasing a new music video in which they highlight the plight of victims of clergy abuse.
UK will not cut aid to Uganda following anti-gay law
The UK will not be cutting aid to Uganda after yesterday's anti-gay bill was signed into law.
Pope cleans up Vatican finances
The Pope has continued sweeping through the Vatican, and has set in place plans to clean up its finances.

The joy and pain of pioneering a new church
Growing a fledgling church is not plain sailing but over the 10 years, God has shown his faithfulness time and time again

Vicar to fast for 40 days in solidarity with hungry Brits
Rev Keith Hebden is to undertake a 40 day fast in order to highlight the national End Hunger Fast campaign.

Rick Warren working to end stigma around mental health
Rick and Kay Warren will be holding their inaugural mental health conference in partnership with the Catholic Bishop of Orange, Kevin Vann and the National Alliance on Mental Illness

Lying Christians: believers divided by culture
Dr Terence Ascott discusses the way that Christian attitudes can vary according to culture.
Nigeria: Dozens killed in Boko Haram raid on secondary school
Dozens of boys killed after Boko Haram sets dormitory on fire; death toll could be as high as 100

Pastor David Yonggi Cho convicted of embezzling $12m
David Yonggi Cho, founder of the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul, South Korea, had instructed church officials back in 2002 to buy stocks owned by his eldest son, Cho Hee-jun, at four times the market value.

Call for investigation after churches bombed in Zanzibar
Christ Church Anglican Cathedral was among the target of bomb attacks in Zanzibar this week.

More young Anglicans taking up call to ministry
More and more younger people are seeking ordination in the Church of England, according to new figures

Strength of Catholicism is outside Europe - Vincent Nichols
Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols has given his first press conference since being elevated to the role of cardinal by Pope Francis in a ceremony on Saturday.

The Vatican consumes more wine than any other country
A new study shows that the Vatican drinks more wine per person than any other nation.

Has the Church of England become 'the Coalition government at prayer'?
Despite recent criticism from Church officials on the damaging effects of welfare reforms, new research suggests that the majority of Anglicans believe that the welfare budget is too high, and that it is creating an unhealthy culture of dependency.