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Christmas is a time of hope, says Archbishop

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has reminded people that the source of hope for the world is the love of God revealed in the birth of Jesus Christ.

Christian Institute fears Equality Bill will erode religious liberty

The director of the Christian Institute has asked Christians to pray as the second reading of the Equality Bill begins in the House of Lords today.

Bishop apologises for Taliban comments

The new Bishop to the Armed Forces has apologised after saying the Taliban could be admired for their faith and sense of loyalty to one another.

Chris Tomlin shares his favourite Christmas recipe

Get messy this Christmas with Chris Tomlin's favourite recipe, Blue Ribbon Fudge.

Sowing seeds of the Gospel in the 'Garden of England'

Dave Workman is encountering hostility but also a surge of curiosity in the Gospel in Kent.

Malaysian Government and Catholic Church in High Court over 'Allah'

Malaysia’s high court began hearing legal arguments Monday over the use of “Allah” by Christians as a translation for God.

Believers blend their own beliefs with God's, researchers find

Religious believers are particularly likely to use their own beliefs as a guide when reasoning about God’s beliefs compared to when reasoning about other people’s beliefs, assert researchers.

European Christian Mission chief to take over International Christian College

The current director of European Christian Mission Richard Tiplady is to take over leadership of the International Christian College in Glasgow.

Thousands march to press leaders on climate justice

As many as 100,000 participants marched on Saturday from Copenhagen Cathedral in downtown Copenhagen to the Bella Center – the venue for COP15, the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Adie's seeking the Lord with all her heart

Fans flocked to her angelic voice with her debut solo album, “Don’t Wait,” over three years ago on BEC Recordings.

Methodist climate cyclist arrives in Copenhagen

Ben Bradley has cycled 140 miles to the United Nations climate change summit at Copenhagen, with a group organised by Christian Aid.

Archbishops want climate deal that puts people first

If the climate change problem is not resolved, we will either be all winners or all losers, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said.

Avalon still going strong after 15 years

Avalon hits No 1 for 22nd time with single "Arise".

Archbishop says voice of world's poor is vital to strong climate deal

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has told an indigenous Ecuadorean farmer that her voice and the voices of the world’s poor are critical to achieving a strong climate deal for the most vulnerable communities.

New chaplain provides spiritual and pastoral support to London police

In a significant new development in the provision of a chaplaincy service to the police in London, the Rev Jonathan Osborne has been appointed senior chaplain to the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).

Aid agencies accuse EU leaders of betraying developing countries

European faith-based development agencies say EU leaders who met in Brussels for the last time before going to Copenhagen have failed to show their commitment to a just and effective financing deal for a new global agreement on climate change.