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76-year-old to cycle from Newcastle to London on behalf of world's poor
A 76-year-old is cycling from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to London and back again to raise awareness of a campaign to end global hunger.

Book of condolence for Lee Rigby opens at Leicester Cathedral
Leicester Cathedral has opened a book of condolence following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Appeals for calm after killing of Drummer Lee Rigby
Black church leaders have called for all sections of society to work together following the brutal murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich this week.

York Minster art auction to raise funds for restoration
York Minster is holding an art auction to raise money for restoration work on the building.
Full statement from Bishop Nigel Stock on women bishops proposals
The Chair of the Working Group, the Right Reverend Nigel Stock, Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, has issued the following statement on behalf of the group.

Church of England drives forward with women bishops
The Church of England is pushing for the legislative process on women bishops to be wrapped up by 2015

Slavic Gospel Association missionary dies
Nick Leonovich "now with the Lord"; described as "a true hero of the faith"

Archbishop of Canterbury's statement on Woolwich attack in full
We have all been horrified by the brutal murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich.

Archbishop of Canterbury and Muslim leader unite against violence after Woolwich attack
The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the united response of the faith community following the attack on a soldier in Woolwich.

Bishop 'delighted' by sale of John Constable painting
The Bishop of Salisbury has welcomed the sale of a John Constable painting in a deal arranged by Tate Gallery.

New album releases from Salisbury Cathedral Choir
Salisbury Cathedral is releasing two new albums via Priory Records this month.

Nuns top Billboard Classical Traditional Music Chart
The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have claimed the No 1 spot on Billboard magazine's Classical Traditional Music Chart for a second week in a row.

Vicar's book on autistic son shortlisted for Michael Ramsey Prize
A Welsh vicar's book on his son's autism has been shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey Prize.

Church of Scotland drives debate on independence
Churches across Scotland will be hosting public debates in the run-up to next year's referendum on independence.

Opposing 'unjust policies' of Israel 'cannot be equated to anti-Semitism'
The Church of Scotland approved a report on Thursday criticising Israel's policies towards Palestinians.

Pastor Saeed Abedini thanks supporters for prayers
The American pastor jailed in Iran for his Christian faith has managed to get a letter out to his global supporters, thanking them for their prayers while confirming the brutality of his conditions.