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Pope to meet Fidel Castro on last day of Cuba visit

Pope Benedict XVI is reportedly to meet Fidel Castro ahead of an open air mass in Havana’s Revolution Plaza on the last day of his visit to Cuba.

MPs reject relaxation of assisted suicide laws

MPs have backed the Director of Public Prosecutions over his guidance on assisted suicide but rejected proposals to change the law.

Report blames riots on lack of support and opportunities

A report into the cause of last summer’s riots has pointed to a lack of support and opportunity for young people.

Going to church makes you feel better – survey

If you’re looking for something to lift your spirits, you may want to give church a try.

Westminster Abbey honours Heath and Callaghan

Westminster Abbey is to honour two former British prime ministers with memorial stones.

Burma's Christians continue to face discrimination

Crimes against humanity are continuing in Burma's ethnic areas despite the country's tentative steps towards democracy

Black pastor hopes for end to 'black majority' churches

One black church leader is hoping that the term 'black majority church' will no longer exist in 20 years' time.

Militants force Christians to flee homes in Syria

Militant Islamists have reportedly expelled the majority of Christians from the western Syrian city of Homs

PASSION: White Flag climbs charts

Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill and Charlie Hall recorded live

Dissidents restricted as Pope visits Cuba

As Pope Benedict XVI travels to Cuba today for the second leg of his visit to Latin America, Christian Solidarity Worldwide is warning of a lockdown on several dissidents.

Fancy eating a teaspoon of salt with your pizza?

A survey of takeaway pizzas has revealed shocking levels of salt, sometimes equivalent to a teaspoon full.

Archbishop attacks attempts to ‘recreate nature’

The Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow, Mario Conti, is to criticise attempts north and south of the border to redefine marriage.

Church growing in Iran despite repression

The number of Muslims converting to Christianity is growing at an explosive rate in Iran, says Open Doors USA.

Church must expose ‘lies’ fuelling Mexico’s drug violence, says Pope

Pope Benedict XVI has spoken of the Church’s responsibility in helping Mexico’s young people stay out of deadly drug cartels.

300,000 sign petition against plans to redefine marriage

A petition launched last month in opposition to the Government's plans to redefine marriage has been signed by 300,000 people.

Government must not delay in implementing minimum price on alcohol

Churches and charities have given a cautious welcome to the Government's plans to introduce a minimum price on alcohol sales.