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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 CofEâs gay marriage stance
The Archbishop of Canterbury last night defended the Church of Englandâs 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 âstaring into the abyssâ 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.