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James Murdoch closes News Of The World amid phone hacking scandal

This Sunday’s edition of the News Of The World is to be the last, James Murdoch announced today.

Rural communities feeling the squeeze of second home ownership

The popularity of owning a second home in the countryside is leading to a breakdown of rural communities, Housing Justice has warned

Redeeming the Katy Perry pop culture

There are very few occasions when a Christian rock/pop band debuts with fire and Royal Tailor has certainly ignited the stage

HOPE seeks greater involvement of black churches in mission

The HOPE movement has appointed a pastor from the Redeemed Christian Church of God to encourage black majority churches to play a greater role in mission.

What's the best way to disagree?

Is it possible to talk about one’s theological convictions in a way that is faithful and also winsome as Christian?

Bishop says Milly Dowler phone hacking allegations are 'tragic'

The Bishop of Manchester has added to the public condemnation of allegations that the News of the World hacked into the voicemail of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler

Vicar's kindness helped Lily Allen after loss of unborn baby

Lily Allen has revealed how a kind vicar helped her cope with the loss of her unborn baby and even inspired her to get married in a church.

Religion still matters, global survey finds

A new Ipsos MORI poll has found that religion still matters to most people in the world.

Concerns for Iranian pastor despite reports of annulled death sentence

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says doubts have been raised over reports that the death penalty has been overturned for an Iranian pastor.

Pope’s letter on Henry VIII’s marriage annulment to go on display

A new Vatican exhibition is to showcase around a hundred documents from the Vatican Secret Archives.

Disappointment after MEPs reject plan to increase carbon emission cuts

Christian Aid has vowed to keep pressing the EU for tougher action on climate change after MEPs voted down a proposal to increase carbon emission cuts.

Daniel Radcliffe goes teetotal

There's no shame in the quiet life and money's not for fast cars and hookers, says the Harry Potter star

Iran’s supreme court reportedly annuls death sentence for pastor

A death sentence for a house church pastor in Iran has reportedly been annulled by the supreme court.

William and Kate join prayer service on Canada tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join prayer service with 200 sailors during tour of Canada

Barnabas Fund seeks to boost teaching of Christianity in schools

New resource pack to raise the bar after Ofsted report found RE teaching to be inadequate in many schools

British Pakistani Christians protest against blasphemy law

Pakistani Christians in Britain march against Pakistan's notorious blasphemy law