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Memorial service in Cardiff Bay to remember recent Mediterranean boat tragedies

Members of the Eritrean and Ethiopian communities in Cardiff will be gathering on Saturday 26 October at 6pm to remember those that have lost their lives recently crossing the Mediterranean Sea.

School children help luminate York Minster

York Minster will be lit up in a different way this month with lanterns decorated by local school children.

Royal Mail privatisation will hurt rural communities, says vicar

A vicar of three Hampshire villages fears the privatisation of Royal Mail will hurt rural communities.

Christian counsellor removed from psychotherapist register

A formerly gay counsellor has been struck off the psychotherapists' register of trainee professional membership.

Indian Christians sentenced to life terms will appeal

Lawyer says murder convictions are based on 'circumstantial' evidence

Rescued Leicestershire church wins English Heritage award

A Leicestershire church that was nearly permanently closed has won this year's Angel Award for the Best Repair of a Place of Worship.

Church marks first anniversary of Cardiff hit-and-run tragedy

The first anniversary of a hit-and-run tragedy in a Cardiff suburb will be marked by a special service in the parish church this weekend.

More than 500,000 homeless in India after Cyclone Phailin

Gospel for Asia relief teams find destroyed homes and livelihoods after Cyclone Phailin

Christian Aid supporter to abseil down church tower

A husband-to-be has pledged to raise funds for people trapped in poverty by abseiling down the tower of the church in which he is to be married.

Europe cycle raises awareness of human trafficking

A team of passionate anti-trafficking campaigners has just returned from an 11-day cycle across human trafficking routes in 10 countries.

Matt Redman wins big at 2013 Dove Awards

British artist Matt Redman picked up multiple accolades at the 2013 GMA Dove Awards on Tuesday.

Rihanna chided over illegal sex show visit

The leader of a Christian entertainment ministry has questioned Rihanna's decision to watch an illegal sex show during her Thailand tour.

Harvest Festival at Westminster Abbey [Photo]

The Duchess of Cornwall was at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday for its first Harvest Festival since 1966.

Bishop joins credit union [Photo]

The Bishop of Portsmouth has shown his support for the Archbishop of Canterbury's campaign against unscrupulous loan companies by joining a credit union.

Best Modern Churches shortlist announced

Twenty-four churches have been shortlisted for the Best Modern Churches architecture competition being run by the National Churches Trust, The Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association and the 20th Century Society.

David Cameron called to act after foodbank demand triples

Tripling in foodbank usage sparks call for an inquiry