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New mission to Wales in 2014
Conference will call churches to think outside the box
Wells Cathedral challenged over screening of 'The Last Temptation of Christ'
Advocacy group Christian Concern said Wells Cathedral's screening of the Martin Scorsese film would amount to Church endorsement of a blasphemous film
Apathy greater challenge for Church than persecution - Lord Carey
Lord Carey gave an address in which he warned against apathy towards the message of the Gospel, and the need for the Church to reach out in unity and love
Bishop of Durham election confirmed
The election of the Right Reverend Paul Butler as the 74th Bishop of Durham was confirmed at York Minster on Monday.
Hopes of a brighter future stir in Egypt's Christians
Bishops' delight as 98 per cent vote 'yes' for constitution
Vincent Nichols calls for prayer for peace in Syria
Cardinal-designate and Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols yesterday called for a unified Christian movement of prayer for the situation in Syria.
Coronation Street 'misleading' viewers on euthanasia
Coronation Street's euthanasia plot-line has been described as "misleading" and the show's makers accused of "normalising and glamorising suicide".
Peshawar church offers counselling training after bombings
The Diocese of Peshawar is responding to the needs of those affected by the All Saints, Peshawar, suicide bombing last September, amid statistics that show minority faiths in Pakistan are the most persecuted in the world
Billy Graham 'very weak': Son Franklin asks for prayers for legendary evangelist
Legendary evangelist Billy Graham is reportedly very weak following his hospitalisation last year. Reverend Franklin Graham requested prayers for his father during a brief talk with WBTV's Coleen Harry on January 17.
Tunisian constitution finds no place for Sharia
Tunisia's National Constituent Assembly is close to passing a new constitution which rejects Islam as the "main source of law"
Philippines united in prayer after year of natural disasters and unrest
After an earthquake, typhoon, and an armed internal uprising, the Philippines came together in a national day of prayer led by President Benigno Aquino III
More storms hit the Philippines: 'a disaster on top of an already catastrophic disaster'
Survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, one of the biggest and most powerful storms in recorded history, have been hit with yet another catastrophe as a second tropical storm wreaked havoc on the Philippines this weekend.
Scottish minister to make landmark visit to Malawi and Zambia
Scottish Minister Humza Yousaf will visit Malawi and Zambia this week in a landmark visit to strengthen links between Scotland and the two African nations.
Ian Paisley vows never to return to Church he founded
In a new documentary, former DUP leader Ian Paisley claims he was forced from the leadership of the church he founded. He alleges that the way he was treated has caused him and his family to vow never to set foot there again.
St Vincent de Paul Society wins Big Society Award
The St Vincent de Paul Society, a 200-year-old Christian charity working with the lonely and vulnerable, has been recognised in the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.
New app makes keeping in touch with gran easier
The 'three rings' way of keeping in touch has been updated for the 21st century