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Bishop of Salisbury: 'Pray for South Sudan'
The Bishop of Salisbury has encouraged believers to increase their prayers for the people of South Sudan following reports of further politically-incited violence and news that the government has resisted an attempted coup.
Religious minorities still at risk in Iran
The new Charter of Citizens' Rights produced by the Iranian government does not provide adequate protection for those belonging to minority faith groups, a human rights group has warned
Christmas is about change, not escaping reality - Sentamu
The Archbishop of York says Christmas is about being ready to listen and change
Giant Christmas starts with Christ poster unveiled in Manchester
The Bishop of Manchester will today launch a church-backed advertising campaign promoting the message that Christmas starts with Christ.
Something about the boy: Welsh people can't get enough of the Nativity
Church attendance in some parts of Wales may be in apparent freefall, but the Christmas story is gripping the public imagination. There are nativity presentations everywhere and two in the capital city are on an epic scale.
Human trafficking victims must be supported
Christians have welcomed Government proposals on human trafficking but say the bill must go further.
Religious leaders promote organ donation
Leaders from the UK's major faiths have launched a new strategy to encourage members of religious communities to donate their organs.
UK immigration law 'clear injustice', says Catholic leader
Families are being shattered by harsh UK immigration laws, according to Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols.
Trust in clergy hits record lows
Trust in clergy is at its lowest levels among Americans, a new survey has found.
The neglect of enchantment of The Hobbit
As a child, and even as an adult, the enchantment of fantasy genre books has given me a unique key to the gate of my own inner meaning.
'O Holy Night' is nation's favourite carol
The French-penned carol is still a firm favourite with the Brits nearly 200 hundred years after it was written
(Photos) Prince of Wales visits Ewenny Priory Church
The Prince of Wales was in the Vale of Glamorgan on Friday to visit the historic Ewenny Priory Church, its first royal visitor in 600 years
Scotland: Marriage group targets marginal seats
A group opposing gay marriage legislation in Scotland has released a list revealing that many MSPs who plan to back the proposed bill are vulnerable to being voted out of their seats by those in support of traditional marriage.
Girl Guides ultimatum: Remove God from your oath or be expelled
A Girl Guides troop from Newcastle has reportedly been told that unless it removes any explicit mention of God from its membership oath, it risks expulsion from Girl Guides UK.
Poll reveals ignorance around meaning of Christmas
A new poll has revealed the alarming ignorance among Brits as to the meaning of Christmas.
Nelson Mandela laid to rest
South Africa and the world bade its final farewell to global statesman Nelson Mandela at his funeral today.