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X Factor’s Cowell 'more famous than God', says report

X Factor judge Simon Cowell is more famous than God or the Queen, according to a survey of children.

Phatfish celebrate 15 years

Much loved Christian band Phatfish have released a fifteenth anniversary collection through Authentic Media.

Israel Houghton gears up for busy 2009

Israel Houghton is looking forward to a new year, a new tour and a new release, returning to his roots as a solo artist with next album The Power Of One.

Green church initiative wins cross-party support

A groundbreaking Scottish green church initiative won cross-party support ahead of a member’s debate at the Parliament last night.

Playboy apologises for Virgin Mary cover

A model posing as the Virgin Mary on the cover of the Mexican edition of Playboy magazine led the US headquarters to issue a formal apology.

Social gospel is 'Marxism in Christian clothing', says Warren

Best-selling author, social activist and megachurch pastor Rick Warren described the social gospel supported by many of the mainline churches as “Marxism in Christian clothing”.

Peru's farmers look for support in face of changing climate

Without stronger action from the West "millions of poor people will be abandoned to the escalating ravages of an unpredictable climate", says one Peruvian battling against poverty.

CAP welcomes call for end to asylum seeker destitution

Church Action on Poverty has welcomed a new report that calls for an end to the enforced destitution of asylum seekers.

Archbishop tells society to cherish children

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has called on people to value all children and do their part to nurture a wholesome family life.

Christians face difficult Christmas in Iraq

Christian in Iraq remain under siege, said the head of the North American branch of Open Doors on Monday.

Westminster Abbey adds Hindu snowmen to Christmas displays

Some Anglican clergy have added a multicultural twist to Christmas decorations, adding Hindu snowmen, a Chinese dragon and a Jewish temple to the lawn where the traditional scene of a baby Jesus, angels, and the three wise men used to be displayed alone.

New trustees bring fresh energy to YMCA board

YMCAs from across England recently gathered for Y-Fest 2008, the YMCA’s National Day of Celebration & Thanksgiving.

North London youth unite against gang culture

Young people gathered in a North London church on Saturday to express their unanimous opposition to gang violence.

God can mend broken Britain, says Archbishop

God can mend the social ills afflicting Britain, but not necessarily in the way some people expect, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Foster family to be buried in local church

Troubled millionaire Christopher Foster will be buried beside his wife and daughter who he killed in August before taking his own life.

Orissa: More arrests over Hindu leader’s death

Police in the trouble hotspot of Orissa in India say they have arrested more people in connection with the murder of a radical Hindu leader.