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Campaigners praying outside Parliament during gay marriage debate
Christians are praying outside Parliament as the House of Lords debates plans to legalise gay marriage.

60th anniversary of Queen's coronation celebrated with service at Westminster Abbey
The Queen will attend a service at Westminster Abbey today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her coronation.
MPs called to back decarbonisation target
MPs debating the Energy Bill are being urged to support power sector decarbonisation

Archbishop of Canterbury says he cannot support gay marriage bill
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his regret over the way homosexuals were treated by the Church in the past but has clarified in the House of Lords his continued opposition to legalising gay marriage.

Faith leaders ask Government to abandon gay marriage plans
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are being asked to rethink attempts to legalise gay marriage.

Iran: Proposed penal code retains execution by stoning for adulterers
A proposed penal code in Iran retains stoning to death for people who commit adultery.

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali leads service of thanksgiving for Queen
Christians gathered outside Buckingham Palace on Sunday for a service celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation.

Bishops to fast for world's hungry
Church of England bishops will be fasting on Thursday for the one in eight people who go to bed hungry every day.

Church services mark 60th anniversary of Queen's coronation
Christians celebrated 60 years since the coronation of the Queen with special services and prayers today.

Christians look to Queen to intervene over gay marriage
Christians will be submitting a letter to the Queen on Sunday asking her to uphold the traditional definition of marriage.

Rare lantern slides and an appeal to identify a 19th century Irish photographer
The RCB Library's Archive of the Month tells the story of the Killaloe lantern slide collection recovered from the deanery in Killaloe, County Clare.

Jahmene Douglas announces debut album, Love Never Fails
Jahmene Douglas will be releasing his debut album, Love Never Fails on 22 July.

Guardian 'Witness' site wants pictures of your congregation
The Guardian's Witness website is asking churches across Britain to upload pictures and videos of their congregations.
Leprosy Mission says levy on charities 'unfair'
The Leprosy Mission has hit out at suggestions that the Treasury take a share of Gift Aid or impose a levy on charities.

24/7 prayer space celebrates Christianity in London
A 24/7 prayer space has opened at St Paul's Cathedral to celebrate Christianity in the capital ahead of the launch of the Diocese of London's Capital Vision 2020.

Message to the Masses
A new video-based website has been launched to help young people understand their faith and support them in defending it.