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Christian Aid shows how fashion can be stylish and ethical

Underground catwalk show to demonstrate how consumers can impact the planet for good by rewearing, reclaiming and revitalising their existing clothes

Atheists split over monument plans

Richard Dawkins has dismissed plans to build a £1m monument to atheism in London.

Todd Agnew: How to be Loved

How to be loved: this is something Todd Agnew is hoping fans of his music will get through his latest album, due out on March 6.

Churches Together presidents hail ‘year of celebration’

With the Olympics and Queen's Diamond Jubilee on the horizon, the Presidents of Churches Together in England have declared 2012 a "year of celebration"

The unfolding legacy of a World Cup church

A tent erected during the World Cup to screen matches has turned into a flourishing church.

Bishops pay visit to Olympic site

With just six months to go until the Olympics, Catholic bishops have paid a visit to the East London site to see how things are shaping up.

Archbishop pays tribute on Holocaust Memorial Day

The Archbishop of Canterbury has challenged people to move beyond their comfort zones and speak up for the “stranger” on Holocaust Memorial Day.

Government pressed on tax dodging

The Bishop of Derby has pressed the issue of tax dodging in the House of Lords.

Religion isn’t necessary for morals – Dawkins

Christians and other religious people often point to their holy books as a source of moral guidance for the world, but to Richard Dawkins they are not necessary.

Welsh church leaders raise objections to organ donor plans

The Archbishop of Wales is among the Welsh church leaders opposing proposals to introduce presumed consent for organ donation

New website promises more cost effective buying

With churches also feeling the squeeze on finances, a new website is being launched later this month to help them make savings on the things they need to buy.

Dozens of grants help churches make essential repairs

Grants for essential repair works have been handed to 39 Anglican parishes across the UK.

Robert Carlyle to 'give it up' for Lent campaign

Iconic Scottish actor Robert Carlyle is doing his bit for impoverished communities this Lent by giving up coffee.

£1trillion debt is ‘greatest moral scandal facing Britain’

Lord Carey says his fellow bishops are wrong to oppose the Government’s proposed cap on welfare benefits.

Welsh stained glass windows go online

More than 2,000 images of stained glass windows in churches across Wales have been made available for viewing online for the first time.

Kari Jobe tops iTunes album chart

Where I Find You quickly climbed up the iTunes album chart after its release on January 24