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Churches receive half million pound boost to repairs

The National Churches Trust handed out more than half a million pounds in grants to churches across the UK last month.

Scottish cabinet debates same-sex marriage

Discussions on gay marriage are taking place among Scottish cabinet ministers today.

Bibles by Camel

Paul Haralan Popov, President of Door of Hope International, tells of how Bibles are being brought to Christians in Mauritania by camel

Scottish Cardinal wants referendum on same-sex marriage

The head of the Catholic Church in Scotland has called upon the Scottish Government to hold a referendum on same-sex marriage.

Elton John relaxed about gay marriage

Elton John has revealed he is in no rush to get married.

Prayer and bell ringing to kick off Olympics

Churches across the UK are being called to pray and ring their bells on the first day of the Olympics.

Street Pastors head to the seaside

Street Pastors are taking to the beach for the first time this summer to lend their assistance to night time revellers enjoying the sand and sea.

London churches open doors to Olympics visitors

With one of the capital's busiest seasons just around the corner, the Diocese of London is inviting people to enjoy a moment of tranquility in its churches.

New arts programme to inspire youth

The Arts Council England has launched a new programme to engage young people in culture and the arts.

Homeless Bible group stopped from meeting at McDonald's

Christian ministry leader Dawn Martinez was told she could no longer hold the twice-a-week Bible studies she has taught for homeless people for the last two years inside a McDonald's in Camden, New Jersey.

Westboro planning picket at Sage Stallone's funeral

Just hours after the announcement that Sage Stallone, son of Sylvester Stallone, has died, a leader of the Westboro Baptist Church, a group known for protesting military funerals, announced on her Twitter that Westboro will picket Sage's funeral.

Catholics consider God's vision for Paralympic legacy

The church and the world must move from inclusion to belonging in its understanding of the unique place of people with disabilities, says one university professor.

Church assisting amid conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo

A bishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo has launched an appeal to support thousands of people forced from their homes by conflict.

Lyric video from Nick and Becky Drake

Nick and Becky Drake have put together a lyric video for their song "God is Love".

Nigerian pastor looks to US for support after attacks

The head of the Christian Association of Nigeria has asked the US to declare Boko Haram a terrorist organisation

Brazilians march for Jesus

More than a million Christians joined a rally in Sao Paulo