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X Factorâs 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 memberâs 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 âMarxism in Christian clothingâ.
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 YMCAâs 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 leaderâs 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.