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Archbishop says comfort should guide care of dying

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England Wales has called for a culture of compassion and healing to inform the care offered to the sick and dying.

Churches celebrate love on Valentine’s Day

Churches in the Church of England are holding special services to celebrate love and marriage on Valentine’s Day today.

Openly gay Episcopal priest receives more nods

A controversial priest who has a lesbian partner has so far received more than half the votes she needs to be consecrated as an assistant bishop.

Lent studies explore the Bible's message on power

The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) and the Evangelical Alliance have collaborated to produce a series of inspirational video reflections for Lent.

Elevation to partner with Jesus Culture Music in UK and Europe

Elevation Music are excited to announce their partnership with Jesus Culture Music, the phenomenal worship movement from Bethel Church, Redding, California.

Church of Scotland ‘deplores’ use of torture

The Church of Scotland has affirmed its opposition to torture following reports that British intelligence agency MI5 colluded in the abuse of former Guantanamo Bay detainee Binyam Mohamed.

BA worker loses appeal over right to wear cross necklace

British Airways check-in worker Nadia Eweida has lost her appeal against a previous court ruling upholding the airline’s decision to ban her from wearing a cross necklace with her uniform at work.

Science and religion are compatible, says Church of England

The Church of England’s governing body has passed a motion declaring scientific claims to be compatible with Christian beliefs.

Iran under fire for religious freedom violations

The 31st anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution was marred Thursday by protests and condemnation of religious freedom violations.

Prayers and fasting mark Haiti quake's one-month anniversary

Haitians are to fast and take part in prayer vigils to mark one month since a huge earthquake struck on January 12, reports the BBC.

Church grants full pension rights to gay clergy

The Church of England’s governing body has passed a motion in favour of giving civil partners of deceased gay clergy the same pension entitlements as heterosexual widows or widowers.

Church must call politicians to account - Bishop of Durham

The Church has a role to play in calling human rulers to account, the Bishop of Durham has said, as he accused successive governments of ignoring parliamentary process and “ramming” legislation through Parliament.

Methodist Church ‘prepared to go out of existence’ for mission

The Methodist Church has told the Church of England it is prepared to cease existing if it serves the needs of the Kingdom.

The wait ends this month for Fireflight’s third album

Dove-nominated "Artist of the Year," Fireflight readies for the release of its third album this week, titled For Those Who Wait.

When is a ‘best of’ not a ‘best of’?

Answer: when it’s a collection of the work of one of the world’s leading worship songwriters. Like Matt Redman.

Share your blessings, says Invictus star

Invictus actress Adjoa Andoh is encouraging people to share their blessings by getting behind Christian Aid's 2010 Lent campaign.