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Archbishop of Canterbury enthroned
The Most Reverend Justin Welby has spoken of his optimism for the future of the Church at his enthronement as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury today.

Darlene Zschech's Revealing Jesus: a stellar album of conviction and gratitude
Darlene Zschech has produced an amazing album full of the conviction she has come to be known and loved for

Syrian refugees in northern Iraq
Christian Aid is working through partners on the ground to provide emergency relief to Syrian refugees
French and Brits to rally for traditional marriage
French opponents of plans to legalise same-sex marriage in their home country have invited Brits to protest alongside them in London's Trafalgar Square.

Special prayer for Archbishop of Canterbury
The Anglican Communion Office has issued a special prayer for the inauguration of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.

Official photograph of Pope Francis
The Vatican has released the official photograph of Pope Francis.
Libya: Human rights chief flees to London amid death threats
The head of the Libyan Parliament's Human Rights Committee has resigned and fled to London, saying he's received death threats.

Emergency appeal launched for Syrian refugees
The Disasters Emergency Committee has launched an appeal for people affected by the conflict in Syria.

Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned
Justin Welby will be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury today
Francis Chan, Rick Warren, Craig Groeschel, Andy Hawthorne to share discipleship insights
The Exponential 2013: DiscipleShift conference will look at five key "shifts" that need to happen for the church to make and release disciples.
Anglicans looking forward to Archbishop of Canterbury's enthronement
Members of the worldwide Anglican Communion are gearing up for Thursday's inauguration of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral.

Budget is 'failed opportunity to help poor'
While aid agencies have congratulated the Chancellor for protecting overseas aid, other organisations say the Budget will not bring relief to those affected by poverty closer to home.
'Worldly Christians' are 'damaging the faith'
An online survey has indicated that about a quarter of Christians are 'not very Christian' in how they live their daily lives.
Rob Bell says he is for fidelity and love between man and woman, woman and woman, man and man
Former megachurch pastor and best-selling author Rob Bell has come out in support of same-sex marriage, saying during a recent stop on his book tour that he is "for marriage. I am for fidelity. I am for love, whether it's a man and woman, a woman and a woman, a man and a man".

Development agencies praise 'historic achievement' on aid
Development agencies have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget confirming 0.7% of national income will be spent on international aid.

Messy Church gets a family makeover
Two Portsmouth churches will be running Messy Church with a family twist this Easter.