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Co-op former chief and Methodist minister suspended following drugs allegations
The Reverend Paul Flowers, formerly chairman of the Co-operative Bank, has been suspended from his duties by the Methodist Church following reports that he bought and used illegal drugs including crystal meth and crack cocaine.

Prayers for Typhoon Haiyan victims
Churches around the world will be taking time during their Sunday services to say prayers for victims and survivors of Typhoon Haiyan

Typhoon Haiyan response in pictures
The Salvation Army is one of the many organisations on the ground in the Philippines helping to rebuild homes and care for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan
Glamour Gone Gaga?
Glamour is not often a word we would use to describe ourselves

Archbishop praises unbroken faith of typhoon survivors
The Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols has said the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan are teaching others a lesson in hope

Keeping it in the family? Traditional mealtimes are a thing of the past
A new survey reveals that over half of us have fewer family dinners now than when we were young.

Samaritan's Purse steps up rapid response to Philippines Typhoon
Samaritan's Purse is stepping up its efforts to provide desperately needed relief to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, which has claimed thousands of lives and left widespread devastation.

Charity backs Baroness Warsi's warning of Christian exodus
Warnings from Baroness Warsi that Christianity could be wiped out in the Middle East were endorsed by the UK head of a leading Catholic charity.

Turkish pastor arrested on human trafficking accusations
Pastor says deliberate plot was hatched to discredit his church

Prince Hassan of Jordan visits UK Coptic Church
Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan met with members of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK this week.

Catholic bishops horrified by levels of destitution in Britain
Catholic bishops have warned that the fabric of British society is being threatened by high levels of poverty.

Catholic Church defiant over school admissions cap
The Catholic Church has released a strong statement in favour of removing a cap on the number of Catholics it can admit to its schools.

Pastor Teddy Parker funeral live stream video for Nov. 16; Memorial service following suicide of Macon, Georgia pastor
The funeral of Pastor Teddy Parker of Bibb Mountain Zion church in Macon, Ga., will be held this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 11am.

Christians facing extinction at hands of militants, minister warns
Violent attacks by militants are driving Christians from their historic heartlands, Baroness Warsi has warned.

If you feel something's missing from your life, it's Jesus
Evangelist Will Graham preaches his final evangelistic celebration of 2013

Do not disturb: Travellers say 'no thanks' to room service
The end may be nigh for overpriced hotel room service