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Pakistan: mob burns man alive for desecrating Koran

In another shocking case of extra judicial killing in Pakistan, a man accused of blasphemy was killed by a mob outside a police station.

Anglican clergy banned from racist parties

The Church of England has given its final approval to draft legislation banning clergy and church staff from membership in racist organisations.

Church hears vision for global mission

The Church of England General Synod today received a report setting out a new vision for mission in a diverse world.

Archbishop defends CofE’s gay marriage stance

The Archbishop of Canterbury last night defended the Church of England’s position on legalising gay marriage.

Former Christian Aid director to be Methodist Vice-President

The Methodist Church has elected the Rev Ruth Gee as President Designate and Dr Daleep Mukarji as Vice-President Designate for the 2013 to 2014 session.

Christians told to make their views known on sex education

The Bishop of Oxford says Christians must speak up about their views on sex education in schools.

Vivienne Faull becomes new Dean of York Minster

The Very Rev Vivienne Faull has been appointed as the new Dean of York Minster.

School turns to church after flooding

Pupils are taking their lessons in a local church after flooding closed their school in Durham.

Rowan Williams: I long to see women bishops in CofE

The Archbishop of Canterbury warned that the Church of England would be “staring into the abyss” if it delayed final approval of draft legislation on women bishops any longer.

Fresh expressions attracting de-churched and non-churched

Fresh expressions of church are attracting a mixed bag of believers and non-believers, according to a new report.

Monsoon rains cause havoc in Bangladesh

Christian Aid is assisting some of the hundreds of thousands of people affected by torrential rain in Bangladesh

Sudanese church leaders call for peace

As South Sudan's first anniversary approaches, church leaders are calling for an end to fighting

Singer Britt Nicole weds

Contemporary singer Britt Nicole has just got married.

Francesca Battistelli announces birth of baby girl

Contemporary singer and multi-Dove Award winning recording artist Francesca Battistelli has given birth to her second child.

Methodist Church opposes use of drones

The Methodist Church has challenged the use of drones in targetting suspected terrorists.

CAP wins award for fundraising campaign

Christians Against Poverty have won an award for their 15 campaign to raise funds for their debt counselling work.