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The power of pumpkin
Pumpkins are traditionally associated with jack o'lanterns at Halloween but they are also extremely nutritious
New charter to protect vulnerable people
Anglican churches are being asked to adopt a charter to protect the vulnerable
Barclays and Coutts criticise 'bigot' award
Two major banks have threatened to withdraw their backing for Stonewall's annual awards.
EU urged to raise human rights with Vietnam
Human Rights Watch is calling upon the European Union president to make rights a priority during his visit to Vietnam.
World record attempt to get churches carolling
Churches are being invited to take part once again in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of Christmas carol singers singing together at the same time.
Copts meet to elect new pope
More than 2,400 clergy and community leaders gathered in Cairo, Egypt on Monday for the first time in nearly forty years to elect a new Coptic pope.
Children want to spend more time with parents
Children are keen to spend more time with their parents, a survey by the National Trust has revealed.
Two new bands signed to BEC Recordings
BEC Recordings has announced the addition of two new bands to the label.
CofE considers single diocese for West Yorkshire and the Dales
The Church of England is considering creating a new single diocese for West Yorkshire and the Dales.
Greek Orthodox priest killed in Syria
A Greek Orthodox priest has been found slain after being kidnapped near the Syrian capital of Damascus, the Syrian government and the Vatican news service reported Thursday.
Women living in the Spirit
Alexandra Palace seated over four thousand women for this yearâs Woman to Woman Conference on Saturday, hosted by Premier Christian Radioâs Maria Rodrigues-Toth.
Nigerian church hit by suicide bombing
At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured in a suicide bombing on Sunday during Mass at a Catholic church in northern Nigeria, officials say.
'Forgotten' flood victims in Chad and Cameroon
Barnabas Fund is appealing for donations to support thousands of Christians affected by flooding in Chad and Cameroon.
Anger over Stonewall's 'Bigot of the Year' award
Promoting the traditional view of marriage "opens a door to vilification and hate", says John Deighan, Parliamentary Officer of the Catholic Church in Scotland
Indonesia must address human rights violations, says CSW
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is urging the Government to raise concerns over religious intolerance and other human rights violations in Indonesia when the country's president visits the UK on Wednesday.
Salvation Army ready to respond to Hurricane Sandy
Schools are closed, transport services are suspended, and houses and shops have been boarded up as Hurricane Sandy makes its way along the USâs eastern seaboard.