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Death for Iraq church attackers

The three men connected with the 2010 Our Lady of Salvation church attack in central Baghdad, Iraq, which killed 52 people, have had their death sentences confirmed.

Loving God, rejecting food

Christians know they are made in the image of God and that food is a gift. So why would some choose to starve themselves?

Marriage ‘matters to God’

Around 1,000 Christians gathered in Westminster last night to celebrate marriage and reaffirm their support for couples considering a lifelong commitment to one another.

Police investigating racist emails to Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has reportedly received racist emails in response to his comments over gay marriage.

Church of England’s legislation on women bishops ‘needs more work’

The Church of England’s governing body has heard that more work needs to be done on draft legislation to allow women bishops.

Service commemorates bicentenary of Charles Dickens's birth

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the celebrations today to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.

Church of England to discuss legislation on women bishops

The Church of England’s governing body is meeting this week to discuss draft legislation on women bishops.

Mission trip inspires Charles Billingsley's music and social action

He’s been in music ministry for the last 20 years but with seven years since his last solo project, Charles Billingsley felt that now was the right time to make an album that would speak to this generation.

Churches get set for Olympics outreach

The umbrella organisation pulling together evangelistic efforts for the London 2012 Olympics has just embarked on its last church training tour before the big event begins in just a few months.

Call to Church of England to defend traditional marriage

The head of Christian Concern has called upon the Church of England's governing body to defend traditional marriage.

Anglicans and Orthodox Churches formalise ecumenical relationship

The Church of England and Oriental Orthodox Churches have formalised their ecumenical relationship.

Marriage between a Christian and non-Christian 'won't work'

Christians should not marry nonbelievers. It just won't work, says Kathy Keller, wife of author and pastor Tim Keller.

Sarah Palin thanks God for special needs son, Trig

Raising a child with special needs is more challenging but Sarah Palin says she would not trade her son Trig a more convenient life.

Queen marks 60th anniversary of accession to throne

The Queen has renewed her pledge of service to the British people on the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.

The interesting politics of marriage

An argument from history does not hold Anglicans in good stead, but the argument that it is God who defines marriage is something we must continue to uphold.

Jeremy Horn surrenders all to God

Jeremy Horn knows what it's like to seek fulfilment in everything else and find himself with no place else to go but God.