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Archbishop of Canterbury urges caution before any decision on Syria strike
The Archbishop of Canterbury has cautioned the Government against rushing into a military response to the Syria crisis.
Pope to meet Jordan's King Abdullah
Syria is expected to figure in a meeting this week between Pope Francis and Jordan's King Abdullah
Muslim mob injures church leaders, choir members in Nigeria
A Muslim mob with knives and iron rods injured several members of an Anglican church in Nasarawa state on August 17 over a dispute about less than one cent in change, area Christians said.
Clarence Jones: 'I Have a Dream' of justice through nonviolence
"Everything that is celebrated about that speech was completely spontaneous," said a man who should know.
Church body condemns chemical weapons use in Syria
United Nations must fulfil its responsibility to protect the people of Syria from gross human rights violations, the World Council of Churches has said.
Miley Cyrus MTV VMA performance draws criticism and complaints; Robin Thicke's mom says she can never 'unsee it'
Miley Cyrus's sexually provocative performance has drawn criticism from celebrities and a parents' group accusing MTV of continuing to "sexually exploit young women".
Pope appeals for end to conflict in Syria
Pope Francis said he was following developments with "great suffering and concern".
Volunteer ghost hunters invited to sleepover at Mackintosh church
The only church designed by Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh is looking for volunteer ghost hunters brave enough to spend the night there.
Service of peace and reconciliation to mark Flodden anniversary
A service of peace and reconciliation will be taking place in Branxton next month to mark the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden.
Benedict's personal secretary denies resignation reports
The personal secretary of former Pope Benedict XVI has dismissed media reports that the pontiff's resignation was prompted by a belief that God had told him to.
Christian Girl Guide troop agrees to adopt secular Promise
A Girl Guide troop that vowed to stick to the original religious Promise has backed down after a meeting with senior leaders.
Sentamu reflects on King's 'I have a dream' speech
Martin Luther King Jr's 'I have a dream' speech can still inspire change in the world half a century on, reflects the Archbishop of York in an article in the Yorkshire Post.Â
Jamie Oliver despairs over diet of Britain's poor
The celebrity chef wonders why the poor in countries like Spain and Italy still manage to keep a healthy diet, while Britain's poor choose to eat more expensive junk food.
Iran upholds American Pastor Saeed Abedini's 8-year prison sentence
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which defends human rights and religious freedom, said an appeals court in Tehran has rejected the appeal of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a US citizen, and refused to reduce his eight year prison sentence.
Methodist Church celebrates ethnic inclusion
A project promoting and celebrating ethnic inclusion across the Methodist Church comes to an end this week.
Jesus Film and Faith Comes By Hearing mash-up Bible resources
Faith Comes By Hearing and the Jesus Film group are extending their longtime partnership to mash-up their extensive resources in support of the Bible.