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The Archbishop of York's prayer marking the life of Nelson Mandela

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has issued a special prayer for Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday aged 95

Nelson Mandela, the global statesman: 1918 - 2013

Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95 - tributes from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Archbishop of Canterbury, David Cameron, Barack Obama

Candace Lee on her new film, The Christmas Candle

Working on the film version of Max Lucado's popular Christmas novel is a dream come true for Candace Lee

Nelson Mandela funeral date Dec. 15: All flags to be lowered to half-mast until state funeral

Nelson Mandela has passed away at the age of 95 on Dec. 5, 2013.

Nelson Mandela died today [LIVE VIDEO COVERAGE]: Apartheid hero dead at 95

Nelson Mandela has passed away at the age of 95 today. Mandela's death was announced by South African president Jacob Zuma at a media conference.

Celestina Mba on her Sunday working case

Celestina Mba tells Christian Today she "so much ground has been gained" after a court judged that Christians should be free to observe Sundays as a day of rest.

[Photo] Prince Charles visits Christmas tree festival

The Prince of Wales paid a visit to a Bedford church's Christmas tree festival this week

Theology professor criticises Scottish euthanasia proposal

A theologian and retired surgeon has spoken out against Margo MacDonald's new proposal to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.

YouVersion launches Bible app for kids

YouVersion is launching an adaptation of its popular free Bible app to appeal to younger users.

Christians have a right not to work on Sunday, court decides

The Court of Appeal in London has today legally recognised the right of Christians to observe Sunday as a day of rest.

Extension of foster care age welcomed

A church-based fostering and adoption campaign has welcomed a Government initiative to extend the age at which young people can remain in foster care.

[Photo] Scottish Church leaders share their hopes for the Christian community

Three of Scotland's leading religious figures met earlier today Wednesday December 4, to share their hopes for the Christian community and explore ways of working together in the future.

Cats don't care: felines ignore their owners on purpose

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have discovered that cats are aware when they are being spoken to, but often choose to ignore it.

Syria: Calls for missing nuns to be released

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling for the release of 12 nuns and three young women who were taken from a convent in the Syrian town of Maaloula by Islamist rebels on Monday.

Beautiful Eulogy offer soul-stirring lyrical theology

This is, in my books, the most uplifting gospel centred album of 2013

Christmas on the BBC

Many families look forward to receiving their copy of the Christmas Radio Times in the run up to the festive period, with each member circling their preferred programmes and vying for first pick.