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Dawkins calls Pope 'stupid' for condom comments

Atheist Richard Dawkins has called Pope Benedict XVI “stupid” for saying that condoms can increase the problem of Aids.

Nightclub's Pope flyer banned as offensive to Poles and Catholics

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that a promotional nightclub flyer should be removed as it is offensive to Catholics and Poles.

USPG responds to fatal flooding in Namibia and Angola

The Anglican Church, with support from the Anglican mission agency USPG, is reaching out to victims of severe flooding along the Angola-Namibia border.

Moderator calls on PM to protect church investors

Dr Donald Patton, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland, has called on the government to protect the savings of investors in the Presbyterian Mutual Society.

G20 must seize chance to put people first, says coalition

G20 leaders should promote jobs, justice and the climate at crunch talks in London today, says a coalition of more than 160 organisations.

Unsung Heroes - the hunt is on!

The Church of England has teamed up with Country Life magazine to hunt for an elusive species: the unsung hero!

Mandisa shines with 'Freedom'

Three years ago, Mandisa Lynn Hundley was auditioning for America's favourite TV show: "American Idol".

Pentecostal bishop says churches must serve their local community

“It is imperative churches play an active role in their locality by providing services for the young, vulnerable and disadvantaged within their vicinity,” says Bishop Danny Bennett, leader of Shiloh Worship Centre (SWC) in Thornton Heath, Croydon, South London.

Movement demands consultation on compulsory sex ed for five-year-olds

The Fair Sex Movement is calling for a public consultation on the Government’s controversial proposals to make sex and relationship education a statutory requirement for children five years old and over in all England's schools.

100,000 atheist Britons seek 'de-baptism' from Christianity

More than 100,000 Britons have downloaded “certificates of de-baptism” on the Internet to cut ties with the Christian faith.

Church councils call on NATO to reject nuclear weapons

A coalition of church councils have called on NATO to work towards a world free of nuclear weapons.

Lord Falconer backs disestablishment of CoE

The issue of disestablishing the Church of England is “in the air”, says Lord Falconer of Thoroton, the former Lord Chancellor.

Archbishop says 'no time for alibis' on international development

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has warned politicians that now is “no time for alibis” on meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). He also praised Prime Minister Gordon Brown for his role in promoting the MDGs.

Churches highlight new evidence on problem gambling

The Commons Delegated Legislative Committee has reviewed Government proposals to double the stake and the prize money for pub gambling machines. For the first time ever, this would increase the levels of prize money available to casual gamblers to above the level of weekly benefits.

Brown says 'markets need morality'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called upon the world to to help bring the world out of the global recession by living according to the “deep moral sense” shared by all faiths.

Jason Eaton is holding ‘nothing back' with debut EP

JEM Records recording artist Jason Eaton has released his debut EP, Nothing Back, as a digital exclusive, available through iTunes and other major online outlets, including Amazon.com.