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Oxfam shops propel new Arctic Monkeys single to success

Band to release a third single through Oxfam shops on 22 March.

Pope apologises for Church's failure over child abuse

Pope Benedict XVI has apologised for the abuse of children by Irish priests in a pastoral letter to bishops in the Church of Ireland.

'The Blind Side' director John Lee Hancock on good deeds and good stories

"The Blind Side" might not make everyone go out and adopt a child, but it may just make them become a better neighbour, believes director John Hancock.

TEC's second gay bishop 'regrettable', says Archbishop

The spiritual leader of the Anglican Communion called the approval of an openly lesbian bishop in the United States "regrettable".

Call to pray for faith-based adoption agencies

The Christian Institute is calling for prayer after an amendment was tabled in the House of Lords seeking to allow faith-based adoption agencies to place children with married heterosexual couples only.

Illustrations portray Jesus' resurrection in contemporary Leeds

A series of contemporary images by a Yorkshire illustrator is being published to portray the story of Jesus’ resurrection set in modern-day Leeds.

Ben Cantelon to release first full-length album, Running After You

Worship leader, singer and songwriter Ben Cantelon releases his debut full-length album, Running After You, on March 23 via Kingsway.

Methodist Church hopes to strengthen mission with new heritage guide

Methodist Church celebrates vibrant past with new heritage book detailing 100 historic sites, including the childhood home of John and Charles Wesley.

Release calls for protection of Christians in Nigeria after fatal attack
Release calls for protection of Christians in Nigeria after fatal attack

Release International is calling on the international community to help protect Christians in Nigeria after a second deadly attack near Jos.

Christians seek to end violence against women

A new alliance to bring together Christians from around the world in a common goal to end violence against women is due to launch this summer.

Tony Blair Faith Foundation seeks to bridge religious divide

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation has launched a new global film competition to raise the level of understanding between people of different religions.

Religious freedom is a human right, argues new report

A new report defending the right to religious freedom has been released on the same day as the House of Lords debates two British Humanist Association publications on secularism and the separation of church and state.

US Episcopal Church to ordain second openly gay bishop

The Episcopal Church in the US has confirmed that it will ordain its second openly gay bishop.

Christian orphanage workers appeal deportation from Morocco

Village of Hope workers have launched a public appeal to be reunited with the foster children they were forced to abandon.

Vietnam temporarily frees prominent Catholic priest

Vietnam has released one of its most prominent human rights activists, Father Nguyen Van Ly, so that he can receive medical treatment.

Fans demand Delirious? single

Facebook campaign seeks to put Delirious? back in the music charts.