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Bishop 'distressed' by suspected terror attack in Woolwich
The Bishop of Woolwich has said he is "deeply saddened and distressed" to hear of a fatal machete attack on a man in south-east London.
Bishop backs Stafford Hospital protest song
A Church of England bishop has rallied behind a protest song against cuts to services at Stafford Hospital.
Photos: Chelsea Flower Show - the winning garden from the Australian team
The Australian team won Best in Show at the Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in its history
Logos Hope heads to the Philippines
OM Ships International's vessel Logos Hope has launched back into service from Hong Kong following the annual dry dock and maintenance time required for ongoing operation.
Central African Republic: Human rights violations criticised
The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) has written a letter to the former rebel leader and new President Michel Djotodia raising concerns about his past and asking him to speak out against the suffering inflicted on civilians by his Séléka guerrillas.
Egypt must transform from 'religious rigidity to spiritual openness'
"We need to live by Christ's example and teach it to everyone. Your faith is able to stand against all challenges," says His Grace Bishop Thomas of Qussia and Mair Diocese in Egypt
Lords 'must have confidence' to reject same-sex marriage bill
After the House of Commons voted to allow gay marriage in England and Wales last night, supporters of the traditional definition of marriage are looking to the House of Lords to reject the Government's bill.
Time for a 'conversation shift' in Scotland's referendum debate
Scotland will next year be voting on independence but the Church of Scotland's Sally Foster-Fulton wants the ongoing conversation to move away from a "tennis match of yes and no".
Syrian churches are 'exhausted'
A Syrian Christian leader has spoken of the desperate plight of the church in the war-torn country.
David Livingstone's great grandchildren at the Church of Scotland General Assembly (photo)
The great grandchildren of Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone were at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Keep buying clothes from Bangladesh, says church minister
The Very Reverend John Christie says best response to the Dhaka factory collapse is not to boycott clothing from Bangladesh but to keep buying them and pay more.
Oklahoma: Christians responding after deadly tornado
Salvation Army, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association responding; prayers said in Church of Scotland General Assembly
Gay marriage bill: Young Christians will have to 'choose between conscience and career'
The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill is set to "isolate" young Christians who believe in the traditional definition of marriage, church leaders have warned.
Church of Scotland allows congregations to choose gay ministers
The Church of Scotland General Assembly has voted to affirm its historic position on homosexuality but with opt outs for revisionist churches that choose to be headed by ministers in same-sex civil partnerships.
Archbishop of Canterbury attends enthronement of Tanzania's new Primate
Around 3,000 people from Tanzania, other parts of Africa and beyond gathered at Dodoma's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Saturday 18 May for the installation of the Anglican Church of Tanzania's new Primate.
Finding Favour
New band Finding Favour make their debut with a brilliant and eponymous self-titled album.