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Andrew Palau to preach to failed asylum seekers at Gatwick

Andrew Palau, son of renowned international evangelist Luis Palau, is set to preach to as many as 50 men, all failed asylum seekers, at Gatwick’s Tinsley House immigration removal centre on Sunday.

TEC shows no sign of turning back

The Episcopal Diocese of Utah has chosen four priests to stand for election as its next bishop, including an openly gay canon from the Episcopal Diocese of California.

Bishop condemns bomb attack on army base

The Bishop of Down and Dromore says the bomb attack on a British army base in Northern Ireland will not derail the peace process.

Stuart Townend Songbook: An Incredible Collection

From one of the leading worship songwriters of his generation comes a comprehensive songbook that spans seventy of Stuart’s greatest songs.

Christians must grow from 'come and see' to 'go and die', says Driscoll

People can start attending church with a “come and see” attitude but they need to mature to become “go and die” people, says megachuch pastor Mark Driscoll.

Church encourages people to stand for different national election

The Church of England is encouraging people to consider standing for a very different national election taking place this year – the election to the General Synod.

Jesus calls us to vote, says Kandiah

Evangelical speaker and writer Krish Kandiah is encouraging Christians to vote for the party that will help them change the world.

Church urged to listen to people contemplating suicide

The Church of Scotland must learn to listen as well as talk when it comes to supporting those considering suicide.

Christians share ideas for next government online

Evangelical Alliance and CARE launch My Manifesto on Twitter and Facebook

Church leaders call for prayer for Sudanese elections

Church leaders from across Sudan are calling on Christians throughout the world to pray for elections taking place this week.

Archbishop sends condolences to Polish in England and Wales

The Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols has expressed his “sincere condolences” to the Polish community in English and Wales following the death of Poland’s president and several religious leaders in a plane crash at the weekend.

Vatican buries hatchet with Beatles

Forty years after their break-up, the Vatican has decided to bury the hatchet with The Beatles over the “drugs and blasphemy” and praise their contribution to music.

Dawkins pushes for Pope’s arrest

Atheist campaigner Richard Dawkins wants Pope Benedict XVI to be arrested during his state visit to Britain in September.