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Invest in credit unions to stifle demand for payday loans, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Wales has called upon parishioners to invest in credit unions in order to provide people with an alternative to payday loans.
Southwark Cathedral artist chosen for Icelandic Christmas stamps
The work of the artist behind Southwark Cathedral's Diamond Jubilee window will feature in this year's Icelandic Christmas stamps.Â
Kidnapped Nigerian Archbishop freed
An Archbishop in the Church of Nigeria who was kidnapped over a week ago is "safe and well" after being released, the Anglican Communion Office has said. Â
Newcomers to faith brave cold waters for river baptisms
Bishop James Bell followed in the footsteps of St Paulinus by wading into the cold waters of the River Swale to perform baptisms on Sunday.
Rick Warren: Don't waste your pain
In the final sermon of the series inspired by his son's suicide, Rick Warren encouraged people to learn from their struggles and use them as a springboard to love and serve others more.
Poor must have say in next set of development goals - Rowan Williams
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has said the set of goals to succeed the Millennium Development Goals must take into consideration the first hand experiences of the poor.
Matthew Parker inducted as Archdeacon of Stoke-on-Trent
Matthew Parker has been inducted as Archdeacon of Stoke on Trent and installed as an honorary canon.
Bishop of Durham-designate focuses on church growth, poverty and young people
The next Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler, has identified his priority issues as growing the church, tackling poverty, and addressing the role of children and young people in the church
Christians flee Pakistani village after pastor accused of blasphemy
Pastor pleads innocence, but dozens flee for fear of repercussions
Millennium Development Goals have had 'little impact' on lives of leprosy sufferers
The Millennium Development Goals have had a huge influence on international development but "little impact" on the lives of leprosy sufferers.
Two Christians murdered in Egypt for refusing to pay Muslim poll tax
Two Coptic Christian government employees have been shot dead for refusing to pay Jizya, the Muslim poll tax on Christians.
Vietnamese police crush protests against Catholics' imprisonment
Dozens injured, as police use tear gas, batons and police dogs
UCCF General Secretary Oliver Barclay dies at 94
The second General Secretary of IVF/UCCF, Oliver Barclay, has died at his home in Leicester at the age of 94.
Grant for Love Your Uni camper van
Fusion's Love Your Uni camper van has received a £5,000 grant from the Archbishop of York Youth Trust.
Creative evangelist reaches out in blogosphere
Tom Elliott is a creative evangelist who uses comedy and illusions to share the Gospel message with people, but he's just as excited by the power of social media. Â
Vincent Nichols and Mahmoud Abbas meet over peace in Holy Land
President Mahmoud Abbas calls for Christian support in meeting with Archbishop Nichols