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Oxford church celebrates after council strips club of lap dance licence

A church in Oxford is celebrating after the local authority revoked the licence of a nearby lap dance venue.

Students take discontent over tuition fee rises to Archbishops

Students call upon Archbishops of Canterbury and York to use their position to speak out against higher university tuition fees

Pope says Jews are not responsible for death of Christ in new book

The Pope has reiterated that the Jewish people do not hold any collective guilt over the death of Christ.

US Supreme Court says Westboro can continue to picket soldiers' funerals

The US Supreme Court has upheld a controversial church's right to picket the funerals of fallen soldiers.

Premier Gospel is on the hunt for unsigned talent

Premier Gospel launches Tunebreaker, the music award for unsigned, independent artists, with people power at its heart!

Baroness Warsi celebrates religious education

Baroness Warsi has spoken of her support for religious education at the launch of a month-long celebration of the subject.

Shahbaz Bhatti's murder met by unanimous condemnation from church leaders

The Vatican and the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have condemned the murder today of Pakistan’s Minorities Minister.

New VeggieTales website for kids

A brand new website has been launched for fans of the hit animation series VeggieTales.

US humanists launch bus ads to dispel myths about non-believers

A humanist group launched on Tuesday a multimedia ad campaign, declaring that atheists and the nonreligious can live good, meaningful lives without God.

Tutu says Gaddafi should step down

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said he is confident opponents of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi will succeed in bringing freedom to their country.

Christians devastated over assassination of Pakistan\'s Minorities Minister
Christians devastated over assassination of Pakistan's Minorities Minister

Christians have expressed their sorrow over the assassination of Pakistan's Minorities Minister today.

Presbyterian Church USA acquits gay minister

In a split decision, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) panel on Monday acquitted a partnered homosexual minister, who faced charges of violating the Church constitution.

Court ruling on Christian foster parents is ‘concerning’

The Christian Institute has described as “concerning” and “worrying” the guidance handed down from the High Court about the suitability of Christians with traditional views to be foster parents.

Prom Praise at the Royal Albert Hall

Contemporary and classical artists share RAH stage in unique expression of praise

Archbishop voices opposition to gay civil partnership ceremonies in churches

The Archbishop of Canterbury has told MPs of his opposition to plans to allow same-sex civil partnership ceremonies to take place in churches.