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Protect people with traditional view of marriage, says ex-minister

A former minister is pressing for a change to the law to protect people who believe in a traditional definition of marriage.

Concern over attacks on religious sites in Syria

Attacks on religious sites in Syria are raising tensions, Human Rights Watch has warned.

Methodist Church re-envisages mission

The Methodist Church has renewed its commitment to mission in the UK and overseas.

Priest requests prayer for Kenya

A Kenyan priest has appealed to Christians around the world to pray for the people of Garissa, a violence-stricken city in the North Eastern Province of Kenya.

Visit England seal of approval for historic church
Visit England seal of approval for historic church

A Wearside church celebrated this week after receiving an accolade from Visit England.

Churches encouraged to save energy

It may be freezing outside but the Church of England is encouraging its churches to think about reducing their energy use.

Common problems are bringing Holy Land's Christians together

The difficulties facing Christians in the Holy Land have helped bind them together and break down divisions between the Churches – according to the new ambassador representing the Pope.

New anti-poverty campaign calls for end to hunger
New anti-poverty campaign calls for end to hunger

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is among the global figures backing a new campaign to address the "scandal" of hunger

UN \'must respond\' to human rights abuses in North Korea
UN 'must respond' to human rights abuses in North Korea

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed a debate in the House of Lords on Monday on the security and humanitarian situation in North Korea.

Paul Wilbur speaks universal language Your Great Name
Paul Wilbur speaks universal language Your Great Name

Your Great Name is the latest Integrity Music release from Paul Wilbur

New acoustic album from Casting Crowns
New acoustic album from Casting Crowns

The Acoustic Sessions Vol. 1 includes all-time favourites plus two brand new songs

UK sees rise in suicides

2011 saw a significant rise in the number of people in the UK taking their own life, according to new figures.

Muslims attack Christians in Egypt

Thousands of Muslims from Marashda and surrounding villages attacked eight Coptic homes and businesses, including five pharmacies, which were looted and torched. Coptic-owned cars were also torched.

CofE calls for \'inclusive\' education
CofE calls for 'inclusive' education

The Church of England is calling for an education system based on "equality rather than privilege".

Priest tells of despair in Mali

A missionary priest in Mali ministering to displaced people has described their desperate struggle to flee fighting and Islamist extremism as violence intensifies in key parts of the country.

Metal theft from churches reaches six-year low

The number of churches experiencing metal theft has fallen to its lowest in six years.