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Gay rights supporters want Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie to marry

An online petition is asking for "Sesame Street" characters Bert and Ernie to marry on the show

Archbishop calls for rebuilding of education and parenting after violence

Archbishop of Canterbury says young people must be educated to be good citizens, while Archbishop of York says police must be resourced to do their jobs effectively

New book to mark Songs of Praise's 50th anniversary

The nation’s favourite Sunday afternoon show celebrates its 50th anniversary this year - and a new book has been written about it.

Mel C thinks Rihanna is too sexual

Mel C suggests that parading around in crop tops is nothing in comparison to what today’s female pop artists are doing

Methodist Church appeals for donations to support communities after riots

The Methodist Church has launched an appeal for donations to go towards communities that have suffered as a result of the civil disorder.

After the riots, don't tar all young people with the same brush - YFC

All young people shouldn’t be tarred with the same brush in the midst of the riots, a Christian organisation has said.

'Broken Britain': Christians call on PM to address family breakdown

As Parliament reconvenes over the recent violence, CARE is calling on David Cameron to re-engage with the broken society agenda.

Bishop praises ‘togetherness’ as peace returns to England’s cities

The Bishop of Wolverhampton has praised the way in which communities have come together in the aftermath of the worst violence to hit Britain for a generation.

New pill guidance may force pharmacists to act against conscience

Christian pharmacists fear they could face the sack if they refuse to hand out morning-after pills, under new guidelines issued by a medical regulator.

Communities benefiting from good faith relations

Communities are stronger when faith groups work together, a new report claims.

The narrowing religious gender gap

It’s hardly news that men and women act differently. But a new poll indicates that gone are the days when women were traditionally the spiritual leader of the family home.

Adam Cappa gets the Jeremy Camp seal of approval

BEC Recordings has just added Adam Cappa to its family of talented artists.

TD Jakes and others ponder America's debt crisis

Christian leaders have responded to the crippling debt crisis that has left America languishing in fear of economic mess.

Norwegian church in London remembers Breivik's victims

More than 250 people have attended a memorial service at a Norwegian church in London for the victims of last month’s horrific terrorist attacks.

Bible verses on bags at Forever 21

The Christian couple behind London's newest and coolest fashion store have a verse for their customers

Bishop condemns night of ‘thuggery’ in Manchester

The Bishop of Manchester has called for justice to be done after thugs tore through the city centre, vandalising and looting shops.