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Iran scraps death penalty for apostasy and stoning
The Iranian Government has decided to remove articles stipulating the death penalty for apostasy from the Islamic Penal Code Bill.
Bishop calls for Berlusconiâs resignation
A Roman Catholic bishop has called for the resignation of Silvio Berlusconi following allegations that he had sex with escort Patrizia DâAddario at his Rome mansion in November.
World mourns pop legend Michael Jackson
The Rev Jesse Jackson was among those paying tribute to the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, who died of a heart attack on Thursday.
Come Alive with Mark Schultz this summer
Platinum-selling Christian artist Mark Shultz is set to release his first studio album in three years.
More Anglican Provinces give backing to new North American body
More Anglican leaders from across the global communion have joined in support of the newly formed Anglican Church in North America.
Olympic gold medallist sponsors Compassion's millionth child
Christian child development charity Compassion International reached a major milestone this month with the sponsorship of of its millionth child, an eight-year-old boy from Togo in West Africa.
Church leaders call upon G8 leaders to fulfil commitments to poor
The Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols and Archbishop of Edinburgh and St Andrews Cardinal Keith Patrick OâBrien have called on the Government to protect the poor and vulnerable across the world amidst the ongoing economic crisis.
Millions pray for children at risk
More than four million people around the world prayed earlier in the month for children at risk, with many of those who prayed being children themselves.
NGM seeking new recruits for music and arts boot camp
NGM is inviting Christians interested in music and the arts to take part in its new summer Boot Camp.
Rick Warren gives thumbs up to new conservative Anglican body
Pastor Rick Warren has expressed solidarity with hundreds of conservative Anglicans who broke from their national churches to form their own orthodox body.
Young people contributing £300m a year to economy, says report
A new report from the Evangelical Alliance says young people are contributing £300 million a year to the economy through volunteering and donations, with active Christians more likely to volunteer.
Relating climate change to poverty 'vital', says Caritas chief
The leader of a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service groups says it is âvitalâ for humanitarian organisations to relate climate change to the issue of poverty and to address the factors that make people vulnerable to climate change.
Training leaders for mission excites new CPAS director
John Coyne, who has joined mission agency CPAS from St Johnâs Theological College in Nottingham, is calling on 30 yearsâ of ordained ministry experience to help enhance the leadership and mission of local churches.
Church calls for sexual health campaigns before condom advertising
The Church of England has called for greater investment in public health programmes aimed at teenagers, rather than supporting proposals that could see âround the clockâ advertising of condoms.
Local Muslims oppose planned 'mega-mosque'
The first-ever survey of local opinion about a proposed mega-mosque proposed close to the site of the 2012 Olympics stadium has found that more people would prefer a mixed use of the site.
Court rules sacked vicar must leave vicarage
The Bishops of Lichfield and Wolverhampton and the Archdeacon of Walsall have been awarded possession of a West Bromwich vicarage by Birmingham County Court.