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Archbishop prays for Leeds Children's Heart Unit

The Archbishop of York led a pilgrimage of "prayer and trust" to Leeds Children's Heart Unit over the weekend.

Benefit cuts are \'unjust\', say Churches
Benefit cuts are 'unjust', say Churches

Churches say the benefit cuts coming into place today are unjust and hit the poorest hardest.

Rely on God, not people, says Archbishop
Rely on God, not people, says Archbishop

Archbishop Justin Welby has said in his Easter sermon that pinning hopes on individuals in politics and public life is "always a mistake".

Methodist President: Poverty is not the fault of the poor

The Methodist President has used his Easter message to challenge the assumption that poor people are responsible for their own poverty.

Church must disagree \'gracefully\', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Church must disagree 'gracefully', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said church members must learn to manage their disagreements "gracefully".

PM contributing to feelings of marginalisation among Christians - Lord Carey
PM contributing to feelings of marginalisation among Christians - Lord Carey

Prime Minister David Cameron has "done more than any other recent political leader" to "feed" anxiety among Christians, according to former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey.

\'Where you stand determines what you see\'
'Where you stand determines what you see'

Archbishop Justin Welby reflects on the limits of seeing things from just one side on Radio 4's 'Thought for the Day'

\'My Soul My Soul Was Chosen\' - new single release from Empire Nation
'My Soul My Soul Was Chosen' - new single release from Empire Nation

UK worship band Empire Nation have released their single "My Soul Was Chosen".

Prayer yurt takes centre stage in minster
Prayer yurt takes centre stage in minster

Members of the community have been popping in throughout the week to say a prayer in a specially-erected yurt in the Minster of Sunderland

Bombings in Sudan kill Christians, destroy church building

Morning Star News reports that the Sudanese government's bombing of predominantly Christian, ethnic Nuba civilians in South Kordofan state has taken more lives the first three months of this year - possibly including Muslims, sources said.

The role of mentors in raising children into leaders
The role of mentors in raising children into leaders

We all know children are an important part of every society and the future of the world, but David Johns believes there are ways we can actively help children to become future global leaders.

God's 'self-giving love'

A love that puts others first is at the heart of Easter, says the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales

Christian satellite TV affected by Cyprus banking crisis

SAT-7 says its financial difficulties have been "aggravated" by the banking crisis affecting Cyprus.

The Heist

Norwich-based youth worship group The Chorus have produced a short video explaining the story of Easter.

Vietnam: Church leader beaten to death

A Hmong church leader in Vietnam has been beaten to death in police custody, area sources said.

Prayers for Nelson Mandela
Prayers for Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela, the former South African President, is in hospital for treatment following the recurrence of a lung infection.