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Church of England dioceses back Measure on women bishops – what next?

The Measure on women bishops has been backed overwhelmingly in the dioceses but supporters still face a few hurdles

Bishop and pastor in Pakistan accused of blasphemy

Two Christian leaders, Bishop Pervaiz Joseph and Rev Baber George, have become the target of a blasphemy law which forced them into hiding with their families in Pakistan.

New resource to help church reach the missing generation

Damaris Trust has released a new resource to help churches reach more young adults.

Vatican objects to Pope kissing imam advert

An advert showing Pope Benedict XVI kissing an Egyptian imam has been pulled after strong protest from the Vatican.

Queen joins celebrations on 400th anniversary of King James Bible

The Queen was guest of honour at a service at Westminster Abbey yesterday to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.

Appeal to help Christians affected by Syria unrest

There are growing concerns for the future of Christians in Syria and the thousands of Iraqis seeking refuge there.

Conflict and death of bin Laden fuelling persecution in Pakistan

Persecution in Pakistan is worsening "day by day", according to one Christian in the country

Night of Prayer for UK draws 600 to Westminster

More than 600 people gathered in central London this week for a night of prayer for the nation, Government and young people.

First ordination at a fresh expression of church

A café church in Leeds has played host to what is believed to be the first ordination service within a fresh expression of church.

Fears for welfare of Iranian pastor facing execution

Compass Direct News reports the mistreatment of a pastor in Iran awaiting a decision on his death sentence for refusing to recant his faith amounts to physical and psychological torture, a source close to the pastor's family said.

Disgust over Poppy Appeal thefts from churches

Thefts of Poppy Appeal collections have left police and members of the public disgusted.

St Paul's protest camp to be handed legal notice

The City of London Corporation is to resume legal action to remove a protest camp outside St Paul's Cathedral.

From freestyle skier to son of God

Have you ever hit rock bottom and wondered how life could go on after seemingly losing everything that ever meant anything to you?

Baptist Times newspaper to cease publication

Baptist Times Editor says he is sad to cease print after more than 150 years

Discovery at Jamestown could be America's first Protestant church

Researchers at Jamestown, Virginia, may have found the site where the first Protestant church in North America was built.

Classic carols, fresh sounds

That’s the promise from Vineyard with their new compilation, “Christmas from Vineyard”.