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London Diocese celebrates schools success
The Diocese of London is due to celebrate the success of its schools following their recent Ofsted inspections.
Pope to raise issue of human rights in Africa
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Africa today, for his first visit to the country since becoming the head of the Roman Catholic Church four years ago. The Pontiff is to visit Angola and Cameroon and is expected to hold mass with 100,000 Catholics later in the week.
Bishop of Exeter to chair Churchesâ Legislation Advisory Service
The Rt Rev Michael Langrish, Bishop of Exeter, has been appointed to chair the Churchesâ Legislation Advisory Service (CLAS) in succession to the Rt Rev George Cassidy, Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham.
Memorial service celebrates life of late Habitat for Humanity co-founder
A memorial celebration was held over the weekend as a tribute to Millard Fuller, the millionaire entrepreneur who gave it all away to help establish the Christian house-building charity Habitat for Humanity.
Harare bishop confronts riot police in church
The Anglican Bishop of Harare, Sebastian Bakare, was forced to deal with riot police trying to disrupt last Sundayâs service. The service was the first to have a full congregation in recent years, as violence by government forces against Anglicans has forced many away from the church.
US: Pastor tells church to break bondage to bling
As large financial institutions receive hundreds of billions of dollars in bailout funds, some of which have paid for bonuses this year, a megachurch pastor in South Carolina is asking "Where's my bailout?"
Christy Nockels debuts new single on Chris Tomlin tour
One of Christian music's most recognisable and prolific female voices, Christy Nockels is performing her first solo radio single, "Life Light Up", for national audiences on Chris Tomlin's "Hello Love Tour".
Catholics, pro-lifers call on Canadian bishops to halt abortion funding
Catholic international pro-life groups have called on the Canadian Conference of Bishops to cease funding for groups promoting abortion in Latin America.
Nigerian banker sets up radio station to promote 'godliness'
A banking executive in Nigeria has set up a new radio station to renew the moral fibre of the country and promote âgodlinessâ, despite a ban on explicit religious broadcasting.
Lord Carey calls on Brown to apologise for recession
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has called on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to apologise for his role in the current economic crisis to boost his standing among the general public.
Bishop appeals to German youth to reject violence
The Bishop of Hamburg, Maria Jepsen, has appealed to Germanyâs youth to stand against violence and hate.
Egyptian Christians oppose film tackling church stance on divorce
Christian lawyers in Egypt have called on the government to ban a local film, which they claim harms Coptic Christianity.
Women of Faith albums slated for March 17 release
Mandisa and Avalon are just some of the well-known songsters on Women of Faith's two new albums.
Egyptian lawyer files suit for rights of Christian converts
An Egyptian lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the countryâs Minister of the Interior in a bid to gain legal acceptance for converts to Islam who decide to convert back to their original faith of Christianity.
Pope in first Africa visit
Pope Benedict XVI is to make his first visit to Africa as head of the Roman Catholic Church this week.
Christian TV host attacked in 'faith hate' crime
A Christian minister and TV show host has been attacked by Muslims in what police are calling a âfaith hateâ crime.