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Paintings of churches not allowed at London hospital
A council in London has received complaints after artists were encouraged to contribute paintings for a local hospital, but were disallowed from submitting paintings of churches.
BNP denies racism after Sentamu slur
The British National Party has denied being racist after one of its senior figures called the Archbishop of York an "ambitious African" and âanti-Britishâ.
USPG staff member to be next bishop of Harare
The Church of the Province of Central Africa has elected a staff member of USPG:Anglicans in World Mission to be the new Bishop of Harare in Zimbabwe.
Christian man freed after eight years in Libyan prison
A Christian man from Ghana has been released from a Libyan prison eight years after being imprisoned for distributing Christian literature.
Catholic bishop calls Angels & Demons 'outlandish' and 'bizarre'
The Catholic Bishop of Nottingham, the Rt Rev Malcolm McMahon, has criticised the upcoming film Angels & Demons, which is the prequel to the controversial Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown.
Israel considers giving holy sites to Vatican
Israeli President Shimon Peres has suggested that Israel give up sovereignty of Christian holy sites to the Vatican, according to a report on the Israeli Army Radio on Monday.
Hanks: Angels & Demons 'loose with the truth'
Tom Hanks, who plays the character Robert Langdon in the controversial new film Angels & Demons, has described the plot as âplaying fast and loose with the truthâ.
Rick Warren one of World's Most Influential People
Time magazine has included evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren on its latest list of the World's Most Influential People.
UK Christians urged to stand by persecuted brothers and sisters
Christians in the UK must stand by their persecuted brothers and sisters âin spiritâ, says Baroness Caroline Cox.
Theologians prepare for Edinburgh 2010
Bible scholars, mission theologians and mission leaders from around the world gathered in Bossey, Switzerland, over the weekend to draft a paper on mission ahead of Edinburgh 2010.
Western world hit by 'recessionâ in Christianity, says Kirk council
The Church of Scotlandâs World Mission Council is suggesting that the Western world needs to be converted amid a ârecessionâ in Christianity.
Anglicans to decide on sending covenant out for approval
The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams and other Anglican leaders are to decide on whether a draft covenant aimed at uniting the worldwide Anglican Communion is ready to be sent to member churches for approval.
Evangelicals step up commitment to peace-building and reconciliation
The World Evangelical Alliance is looking to expand its role in global peace-building efforts with the appointment of Steve Tollestrup to its Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Initiative.
Hundreds remember gospel singing pastor Wright
Hundreds of mourners paid their respects on Saturday to the man many came to know as the âGodfather of Gospel".
UK's Baptists told to expect revival
The new President of the Baptist Union of Great Britain has challenged Baptists to prepare for the revival of the Church in the UK.
Taliban growth in Pakistan concerns religious freedom commission
A US government body has expressed concern over the growth of the Taliban in Pakistan at the launch last week of its annual list of the world's worst violators of religious freedom, which this year sees the addition of Iraq and Nigeria.