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Celebrity Big Brother 2014: Evander Holyfield censure on homosexuality criticised

Christian Concern said the censure of Evander Holyfield's comments on homosexuality amounted to "stifling freedom of speech"

Vincent Nichols to become Cardinal
Vincent Nichols to become Cardinal

The Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, is to be made a Cardinal by Pope Francis.

Girls to sing in Canterbury Cathedral for first time
Girls to sing in Canterbury Cathedral for first time

The addition of 16 girls will mark the end of the male-only choir at Canterbury Cathedral when they perform during Evensong on January 25.

Christmas passes peacefully for Copts in Egypt
Christmas passes peacefully for Copts in Egypt

Egypt's Coptic Christians had reason to be of good cheer this Christmas after early reports showed that their festive celebrations passed off without incident – unlike in previous years.

Algeria's churches fear impact of new law governing NGOs

A number of churches, as well as foreign NGOs, in Algeria have called for the abolition of a new law which they say will hamper their work.

Wells Cathedral defends decision to screen \'The Last Temptation of Christ\'
Wells Cathedral defends decision to screen 'The Last Temptation of Christ'

The decision by Wells Cathedral to host a screening of Martin Scorsese's 1988 film "The Last Temptation of Christ" has stirred controversy.

Clean water: an unlikely obstacle to Bible translation
Clean water: an unlikely obstacle to Bible translation

A new clean water system at the Bible translation centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo has given fresh life to its work.

Help for parents struggling with cost of First Communion clothes
Help for parents struggling with cost of First Communion clothes

Some parents are going into debt to make sure their children have the right clothes for their First Communion

Charity Commission accepts Plymouth Brethren application
Charity Commission accepts Plymouth Brethren application

The Preston Down Trust, part of the Devon-based Plymouth Brethren Christian Church group, has had its application for charitable status accepted after agreeing to make changes to its governing document.

Nigeria attacks: Villagers say soldiers joined in slaughter

Survivors of the January 6 slaughter of 33 Christians in a village in Nigeria's Plateau State said Special Task Force (STF) soldiers stationed to protect them turned their weapons on those fleeing the attack.

Nepal: Christian homes and church in arson attack
Nepal: Christian homes and church in arson attack

A church building and the homes of four Christian converts in a Nepal village were set alight on December 23.

Catholic Church training more exorcists
Catholic Church training more exorcists

Dioceses in Italy, Spain, and Mexico are reporting a growing number of cases of someone being possessed by the devil or some other demonic influence.

Satanists pushing for statue at Oklahoma Capitol

The New York-based Satanic Temple group has submitted plans for a statue to be placed on the steps of Oklahoma City's Capitol Building.

Singing God\'s praise in Pakistan
Singing God's praise in Pakistan

In a country where Christians from the highest to the lowest have been killed for their faith, Hallelujah - The Band is continuing to bring a message of hope to Pakistan's persecuted believers

Life as a minister\'s wife
Life as a minister's wife

A former BBC radio producer is to feature in a documentary that explores the role of ministers' wives in Scotland.

House of Lords votes down \'anti-annoyance\' law
House of Lords votes down 'anti-annoyance' law

The House of Lords has dealt a substantial blow to the coalition Government's legislative agenda by voting down a law designed to stop people being "annoying" in public.