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NHS sued over position on abortion

A Christian woman suspended from the NHS for voicing her opposition to abortion has filed a lawsuit claiming her rights to free speech and religion were violated.

Andy Flannagan's new album tackles broken humanity

Andy Flannagan’s long-awaited new album “Drowning in the Shallow” is available to pre-order on iTunes.

WCC condemns violence in Syria

World Council of Churches General Secretary Olav Fykse Tveit expressed his "deep pain" over the massacre in Taldou

Anger towards Egyptian Christians after presidential elections

Some Muslims are angry that Ahmad Shafik is in second place - and are reportedly blaming Christians

Cuban church leaders appeal to US over religious freedom

A delegation of Cuban church leaders has called on the US government to add Cuba to its Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) list as one of the world's worst violators of religious freedom.

Archbishop's garden blooms for Queen's Diamond Jubilee

After the wettest spring on record, the grounds of the Archbishop of York's official residence are blossoming into colour just in time for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations this weekend.

Cathedral invests in start-up businesses

Portsmouth Cathedral is confronting the recession head on by investing in new entrepreneurs

Justin Bieber tops cheesiest celeb poll

Justin Bieber has ranked highest in a survey on the cheesiest celebrity.

Chris August resting after skateboarding injury

Contemporary singer/songwriter Chris August is resting at home after a skateboarding injury.

Catholic Church issues special prayers for Queen

Special prayers will be said for the Queen in Catholic parishes across Britain this weekend

Posthumous award honours murder victim

The Catholic Church in Scotland is to present a posthumous award in honour of a popular student who was murdered during an attempted street robbery.

Hogging the duvet and other reasons for bedtime spats

According to new research from Premier Inn, the average couple bickers in the bedroom 167 times a year due to night time niggles.

Amnesty International criticises Beijing over religious liberty

Amnesty International has criticised Chinese authorities for the “increased ongoing efforts to bring all religious practice within the control of the state”.

Children pen prayers for Diamond Jubilee

Prayers written by pupils at a Church of England school are being used across the country for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Cynthia Nixon weds girlfriend at gay marriage rally

Cynthia Nixon, famous for her role as Miranda on "Sex and the City", has married her longtime fiancé over the weekend at a rally in support of gay marriage.

Self esteem: Do we have confidence in Christ?

Christian women also worry about being attractive - but the men in the church wish they wouldn't