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Monks attack church in Sri Lanka

Source says there have been at least 50 acts of violence against Christians in Sri Lanka this year

Anger as Government pushes ahead with gay marriage
Anger as Government pushes ahead with gay marriage

A provision to make same-sex marriages illegal in the Church of England and Church in Wales has done little to assuage opponents of a change to the law.

Census reveals need for witnesses, says Catholic Church

Data from today's Census revealing a fall in the number of people describing themselves as Christians is a "challenge", the Catholic Church has admitted.

English Heritage looks to protect Cornwall\'s historic chapels
English Heritage looks to protect Cornwall's historic chapels

English Heritage has expressed concern over the preservation of historic Methodist chapels in Cornwall.

Bishop unveils UK\'s largest Christmas ad
Bishop unveils UK's largest Christmas ad

The Bishop of Bolton has unveiled the UK's largest Christmas advert in Manchester.

Census results \'challenging but not discouraging\', says Church
Census results 'challenging but not discouraging', says Church

The Methodist Church has responded to today's Census figures with a renewed determination to serve others.

Census reveals fall in number of Christians
Census reveals fall in number of Christians

There has been a drop in the number of people in Britain identifying themselves as Christians, according to new data released from the 2011 Census.

Cathedral offers prog-rock Christmas
Cathedral offers prog-rock Christmas

The Christmas concert at the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle is having the rock star treatment this year with the addition of the legendary Ian Anderson.

Third Day\'s \'I Need a Miracle\' tops charts
Third Day's 'I Need a Miracle' tops charts

Last week, Third Day hit number one on Billboard with "I Need A Miracle" from the band's latest and 12th studio album project, Miracle, which released on November 6.

Call for religious freedom on human rights day

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for greater protection of religious freedom around the world.

Pray for peace in the Holy Land
Pray for peace in the Holy Land

Only lasting peace will stop the exodus of Christians from the land where Jesus was born, according to a bishop in the region.

Churches could become police 'access points'

Churches could become 'access points' for members of the public to report crime under new plans.

Zimbabwean Christians make stand against corruption

Thousands of Christians are marching in Zimbabwe this week to protest against corruption.

Church of England gets tweeting over Christmas
Church of England gets tweeting over Christmas

Church of England clergy are getting out their smartphones and tablets to share the meaning of Christmas via Twitter.

Launch of new guidelines for interreligious marriages

The Christian Muslim Forum has issued new guidelines in response to the increasing number of interreligious marriages.

Catholic and Orthodox Churches pray for unity
Catholic and Orthodox Churches pray for unity

The Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches came together on Thursday to pray for unity.