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Archbishopâs challenge to see the cross as more than âdecorationâ
The Archbishop of Canterbury has challenged Christians to reflect upon the cross and its true meaning this Lent.
Tony Blair 'strongly supports' same-sex marriage
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who converted to Catholicism in 2007, is backing the Government's plan to legalise same-sex marriage before 2015.
Nigeria: 10 killed in church bombing
Terrorists have attacked a church in the central Nigerian city of Jos, killing at least 10 people, local officials have confirmed.
Delia Smith hits out at âmilitant neo-atheistsâ
Delia Smith has come to the defence of Christians she says are facing a ârunning battleâ with âmilitant neo-atheistsâ.
E-petition defends collective worship in Welsh schools
An e-petition in support of collective worship in schools in Wales has clocked up three times as many signatures as a rival one to abolish the tradition
Judge rules paralysed man can go ahead with legal challenge
A man suffering from locked-in syndrome can go ahead with his legal challenge to end his life lawfully, a judge ruled today.
Japan marks one year since tsunami
Memorial services were held today to remember the thousands of victims of the giant earthquake and tsunami that struck the country a year ago to the day.
World Vision welcomes spotlight on child soldiers
The International Criminal Court and national governments must take the lead if the recruitment of child soldiers is to be brought to an end, World Vision has said.

Call for prayer for Nigeria's Christians
Release International is appealing to Christians to pray after latest attack on church in Nigeria
Popeâs alarm over âcrisis of marriageâ
Pope Benedict XVI has called upon the Church to defend marriage in a meeting with US bishops.
Delirious looks back at the Cutting Edge Years
20th anniversary album from Delirious out on 23 April
Christians rounded up across Iran
A 78-year-old woman is among the Christians in Iran who have been arrested by the authorities in recent weeks.
Diocese of London achieves Fairtrade status
The Bishop of London is celebrating the achievement of Fairtrade status for the Diocese of London by using pedal power to make smoothies.
Kirk Cameron irks liberal Hollywood with homosexuality comments
Following Kirk Cameron's comments about homosexuality on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight," many have been voicing their support of his willingness to stand on his faith and have praised him for not watering down his faith in public.
Episcopal Church of Scotland to appoint first female dean
The Scottish Episcopal Church is about to make history with its first female dean.
St Paulâs Cathedral appoints new dean
The Very Rev Dr David Ison has been appointed as the new Dean of St Paulâs Cathedral.