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B&Bs should be allowed to turn away gay couples, says Grayling

A broadsheet newspaper has published a secret recording of the shadow home secretary expressing his support for the right of Christian bed and breakfast owners to refuse gay couples.

Darfuri Muslims help build church as sign of peace

Darfuri Muslims are working with Christians to build a church in Southern Sudan as a symbol of reconciliation and gratitude.

'Age of anxiety' is 'age of opportunity' for Christians, says author

Today’s society may be living in an ‘age of anxiety’ but for Christians it can be an age of opportunity, says one author.

Celebrate God in the here and now, says Methodist President

The President of the Methodist Conference is inviting Christians to celebrate the risen Lord and his love in action in their lives today.

Archbishop apologises for Catholic Church remarks

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after saying that the Catholic Church in Ireland had lost all credibility as a result of the child abuse scandal.

Voting can advance God’s Kingdom, says bishop

The Bishop of Blackburn is encouraging Christians to make the most of the opportunity to vote in the approaching general election.

George Tiller murderer sentenced to life

The man who murdered prominent abortionist George Tiller said Thursday that the decision to do so was the “most agonising and most stressful” he has ever had to make.

Easter baptisms outside York Minster

The Archbishop of York will be thigh high in water today when he conducts Easter baptisms outside York Minster.

Israel lifts travel ban on Palestinian Christians for Easter

Palestinian Christians can now visit Christian holy sites in Jerusalem during the Easter holiday, reported Israel’s ambassador to the United States after a Christian leader and two rabbis took issue with the travel restrictions.

Archbishop challenges culture of excess

The Archbishop of Wales says action must be taken to address the culture of excess behind drug and alcohol addictions.

Call to Christians worldwide to pray for Nigeria

The Religious Liberty Partnership has issued a call to Christians around the world to join in praying for an end to killing and violence in Nigeria.

Scientists inch closer to understanding early universe

It’s being touted as “a Genesis machine” – the Large Hadron Collider, which on Tuesday forced two proton beams to cross in an effort to bring scientists one "huge step" closer to seeing how the creation of the universe might have looked.

The Survivor Soundtrack showcases defining worship songs

It’s been years in the making, and now the Survivor Soundtrack is ready to go.

From Eden to Eternity in just one hour

Spare an hour of your life this Easter and witness the Bible from Eden to eternity!

Embattled Pope looks to Jesus' teaching on non-retaliation

Pope Benedict draws inspiration from Jesus' lessons on turning the other cheek as he continues to face criticism over his handling of child abuse within the Church.