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UK Coptic leader pays tribute to Pope Shenouda III

Bishop Angaelos has paid tribute to Pope Shenouda III who died on Saturday at the age of 88.

Christians pray for Iranian pastor facing execution

Christians around the world are praying for release of a pastor in Iran who is facing execution for apostasy.

New MAF planes to reach remote Indonesia

Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has dedicated two new aircraft for service in remote areas of Indonesia.

Wales 'still wants to hear the Gospel'

Christians at the National Prayer Breakfast in Wales last week were encouraged to pray and serve, even if it doesn't feel comfortable to them

Church of England opposes gay marriage plans

The Church of England has said it will continue to argue against plans to legalise gay marriage.

Budget advice for the Chancellor

The Budget is out next week and the Association of Christian Financial Advisers has some advice for Chancellor George Osborne.

Bible distribution at Olympics still being negotiated

The Bible Society cannot hand out Bibles that have the Olympic logo on the cover at the 2012 Summer Games in London, even though they were able to do so in Communist China just a few years ago.

New Canon Provost for Sunderland Minster

Sunderland Minster is about to become the only Minster with a Canon Provost following the appointment of Canon Sheila Bamber.

Lyric video for Ben Cantelon's 'Saviour of the World'

The new lyric video for Ben Cantelon’s worship anthem ‘Saviour Of The World’ has been designed for use in worship services with or without the accompanying song. The epic track has connected with worshippers in churches of all sizes.

Into the Glorious, from Christy Nockels

Worship leader Christy Nockels is poised to release her second solo album, Into the Glorious, on 3 April.

'Destroy all churches,' says Saudi Arabian Islamic leader

Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, the highest official of religious law in the Sunni country, has reportedly declared this week that it is "necessary to destroy all the churches" in the region

Archbishop reflects on 10 years in office

Dr Rowan Williams has admitted that the conflicts in the Anglican Communion were one of the worst aspects of his time as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Rowan Williams steps down as Archbishop of Canterbury

Dr Rowan Williams has announced his resignation as the Archbishop of Canterbury.

WCC head offers condolences after Belgian coach crash

Belgium is holding a day of national mourning to remember victims of Tuesday's coach crash which killed 28 people in Switzerland, including 22 children

Pugin's church becomes shrine to St Augustine

A Grade I listed church built by "Big Ben" architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin in Ramsgate has become an official shrine to St Augustine.