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Bishop tells Government not to cut compassion from debate on spending cuts

The Bishop of Manchester has urged the Government not to “cut compassion” as it seeks to reduce Britain’s budget deficit with a range of spending cuts.

Afghan convert's trial faces delays

The trial of an Afghan convert to Christianity is facing delays as officers take their time to figure out how to judge the case.

Church of England General Synod to be formally opened by Queen

Queen will formally open Church of England General Synod today, following Holy Communion at Westminster Abbey.

The jury's out on the latest New International Version

The latest New International Version of the Bible seeks to resolve some of the disputes over the gender-inclusive language of the TNIV but for some evangelicals at least, it isn't there yet.

Bishop apologises for jibe at Prince William and Kate Middleton

The Bishop of Willesden has apologised after predicting that Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton would last seven years.

Pope suggests condoms may protect people from HIV/AIDS in some situations

Condoms are not a "moral" solution to the HIV/AIDS pandemic but may be used in exceptional circumstances to avoid harming another person, says the Pope.

Samaritan's Purse alarmed as cholera spreads in Haiti

Franklin Graham has expressed alarm over the rapid spread of cholera in Haiti and called on the international community to increase its response.

Reuniting Christianity and the arts in Hollywood

Hollywood doesn't like to hear you say "God", "Jesus" or "Christian film", says one producer.

Free Church of Scotland allows singing

The Free Church of Scotland has overturned more than a hundred years of tradition by moving to allow music and singing during.

Catholic Church outlines details of Ordinariate

The Catholic Church has confirmed that its Ordinariate for disaffected Anglicans will be launched in January.

Harry Potter: Magic or menace?

As the latest Harry Potter film hits cinemas, one writer is warning Christians that something sinister lurks beneath the wizadry and hocus pocus.

The City Harmonic - the whole story

“Milking the cow is Holy” - Celtic Proverb God wants our whole selves. We sing songs about it. We talk about it.

Disbelief over couple’s poll to decide whether or not to abort their baby

US couple are asking members of the public to vote on whether or not they should abort their 17-week-old unborn baby.

‘Peace is possible,’ say Sudanese bishops

Catholic bishops in Sudan say that the current tensions in the country "need not and should not lead to war".

Archbishop says defections will cause challenges for the Church

Archbishop of Canterbury admits that filling the posts left vacant by clergy defecting to Rome will be a "challenge" for the Church of England.

Christian father and daughter killed in Iraq

A six-year-old girl and her Christian father were killed in Mosul in Iraq Tuesday, joining the dozens of believers that have been targeted by Muslim extremists in recent weeks.