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Teachers admit gay marriage concerns

A survey of teachers has found widespread concern about how those with a traditional understanding of marriage will be treated following the legalisation of gay marriage.

Churches step in to fill affordable housing gap

The Church in Wales is supporting a project aimed at making spare church space available for housing.

Don't turn your back on poor, PM told

The Archbishop of York has appealed to the Prime Minister to continue making aid a priority in spite of cuts at home.

Living with infertility, a Christian perspective

Infertility is not a minority issue. Its pain of isolation, failure and stress, which can lead to marriage breakdown, is all too common.

Archbishop of York's welcome to Archbishop Justin Welby

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has welcomed Archbishop Justin Welby with prayers and support for his new ministry as the Archbishop of Canterbury today.

Religion cannot be confined to private sphere - Williams

Religious commitment cannot be a purely private matter, the former Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Bishop Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury

The Bishop of Durham has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony today.

PM urged to delay gay marriage decision

The Prime Minister is being urged to postpone a decision in Parliament on gay marriage until after the next election.

South Sudanese need 'urgent' medical help

Thousands of refugees in South Sudan need urgent medical help, says Samaritan's Purse.

Emergency appeal for Syrian refugees

Scottish Catholic development agency SCIAF is appealing for donations to support thousands of people fleeing the conflict in Syria.

CofE tells MPs why it cannot support gay marriage

The Church of England has told MPs that it cannot support the legalisation of gay marriage because of the "uncertain and unforeseen consequences for wider society and the common good".

Christians celebrate conversion of St Paul

St Paul's Cathedral was the scene of a celebration to mark the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul.

Resourcing Arab Christians

Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Spain is an Arab training camp. Not the kind of camp you have recently heard of coming out of the Arab world, but a training camp that empowers Arab Christian nationals, equipping them with the mighty Word of God.