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Evangelicals, ecumenists and Vatican launch historic joint document on mission

Joint document on ethics of missions marks new milestone in relations between World Evangelical Alliance, World Council of Churches and the Vaticans

Greg Laurie: God's Word can sustain you in suffering

All the 'I don't know' questions, like 'Why does God allow suffering?', will fade away, says the evangelist

Liv Tyler defends new film against 'anti-Christian' criticisms

Liv Tyler says she's not religious but definitely believes in something bigger than herself

GAFCON launches new Anglican mission society

The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GAFCON) has announced the launch of a new society to provide support to orthodox Anglicans within the Church of England.

Prayer for the Olympics

The Church of England has released a prayer for those preparing for the 2012 Games

China releases vocal dissident Hu Jia

One of the most outspoken critics of the Chinese government, Hu Jia, has been released from prison.

St Paul's Eucharist focuses on India's Dalits

The meditative Eucharist at St Paul’s Cathedral this Sunday is focusing on the theme of untouchability and the Dalit community in India.

New York votes to legalise gay marriage

The New York Senate voted 33 to 29 to pass the gay marriage bill Friday night.

RE is being 'killed off' in schools - report

The future of religious education in schools looks "bleak" unless the Government takes remedial action, a new report has warned.

Christians welcome delay of Scotland’s anti-sectarianism Bill

Christians have responded positively to the Scottish Government’s U-turn on an anti-sectarianism Bill.

Church seeks assurance of religious freedom on civil partnerships issue

The Church of England told the Government yesterday that it should have “unfettered freedom” to decide whether to permit civil partnerships on church premises.

Casting Crowns' Mark Hall explores true satisfaction

Casting Crowns frontman Mark Hall is to release a new book this autumn pointing people to the only answer for all of life's longings.

Michelle Obama put through her paces with Desmond Tutu

Michelle Obama was not afraid to work up a little sweat yesterday when she did some press ups with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Tony Blair Faith Foundation to support training of Palestinian teachers

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation and the Palestinian Authority have entered into a two-year arrangement to train 200 teachers.

Christians Against Poverty celebrates 15 years of debt counselling

Christians Against Poverty is celebrating 15 years of helping people on the brink to break through their debt problems.

Evangelicals urge CofE to withdraw guidance on gay bishops

An evangelical group in the Church of England is asking for legal advice issued this week on the appointment of celibate gay bishops to be withdrawn.