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Facebook says block on Kirk Cameron's new movie website was 'mistake'

Facebook's temporary block on a link to Kirk Cameron's new movie website was down to a mistake in their anti-spam system, the social networking site has explained.

Thousands attend Mass to open World Youth Day

Thousands of young Catholics were at Copacabana beach in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday evening for a Mass to open World Youth Day.

Some frequently asked questions about christenings

The Church of England has compiled its list of most frequently asked questions for any other parents thinking about celebrating the gift of their child with a christening

Archbishop condemns 'evil' attacks on Muslims

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned attacks on Muslims in the wake of Drummer Lee Rigby's murder as "acts of evil".

Scottish Government must dual 'lethal' A9

Scotland's "most dangerous road" must be dualled now to stop more accidents, a Scottish church leader has said.

Tens of thousands greet Pope Francis in Brazil

There were ecstatic scenes in Rio de Janeiro as Pope Francis arrived at the start of a weeklong visit to Brazil for World Youth Day.

Scots would love to see royal baby soon, says Kirk

The Church of Scotland would welcome a visit from the new royal baby "as early as possible".

Prayers, congratulations and bellringing for royal baby

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, and other church leaders have joined the world in sending their messages of congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy yesterday.

World Vision sends emergency task force to China quake zone

World Vision is responding after two powerful earthquakes struck in China's north-west Gansu province in the early hours of this morning.Â

Water the birds, not the lawn, says Bill Oddie

The sizzling summer temperatures might have garden owners reaching for their hosepipes to keep their lawns looking good, but nature lover Bill Oddie is asking people to spare a thought for birds in need of water to drink and bathe in.

60 years of Christ-centred marriage

Meet Ruby and Harold Coleman, a beautiful couple in Rustburg, Virginia, who are still glowing with love for each other after 60 years of marriage. Not only have they stayed together all this time - an increasingly rare feat in today's era of cohabiting and quickie divorces - but Christ has been at the centre of it all.