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Joseph Musical Hits West End
A new production of the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat will open in London at the Adelphi Theatre, 17 July.
Christian Human Rights Activists Arrested in Belarus Crackdown
Fourteen Christian human rights activists have been detained and campaign literature has been confiscated by police and KGB agents during an annual Catholic festival earlier this month in Belarus.
Anglican Head Awarded for Climate Change Efforts
The spiritual head of the 77-million member worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams, received an award last week from parliamentarians for his work on promoting environmentally friendly causes.
'Serious Challenges' Remain in Flood-Hit Pakistan, warns UN
The UN's refugee agency has warned that "serious challenges" remain in Pakistan following devastating floods in June.
Roman Catholic Church Apologises for 'Terrible & Sinful' Abuses
The leader of the largest US Roman Catholic archdiocese has apologised for what he called a "terrible sin and crime" as the Church confirmed it would pay a record $660m to people who were sexually abused.
Pope Hopes to Visit US, France in 2008
Pope Benedict hopes to visit the United States and France next year, his spokesman said on Sunday.
Defining Anglicanism Amid Crisis
At a time when Anglicans are in what many call a crisis and trying to define common foundations that would bind them as a global body, the bishop of one of the largest Anglican provinces asks "What is Anglicanism?"
£1.5m Appeal for New Organ at Llandaff Cathedral
The Church in Wales' Llandaff Cathedral is pulling out all the stops following the launch of a major £1.5m appeal for a new organ.
Cut the Carbon March Kicks Off in Northern Ireland
Campaigners from around the world set off on the Cut the Carbon March yesterday from Northern Ireland. The march is believed to be the UK's longest protest march, calling for action on climate change.
Defining Anglicanism Amid Crisis
At a time when Anglicans are in what many call a crisis and trying to define common foundations that would bind them as a global body, the bishop of one of the largest Anglican provinces asks "What is Anglicanism?"
Rick Warren: Learn to Laugh
Did you know that people who laugh live longer? It's true. Proverbs 14:30 says, "A relaxed attitude lengthens a man's life."
Appeals to Save North Korean Facing Execution for Being Christian
An appeal from the brother of a North Korean facing execution for being Christian has received the support of leading US senators.
Church Roof Thefts on the Increase
Church roof theft reports in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire have doubled as criminal gangs turn their eye increasingly to expensive metals such as lead roofs.
Madeleine's Dad Thanks Police
The father of missing Madeleine McCann has thanked police officers at an awards ceremony for their "sterling work" in searching for his four-year-old daughter.
Indian Doctor Charged in Connection to British Terrorist Attacks
Australian police have charged a 27-year-old Indian doctor in connection with the recent UK bomb attempts.
Church Roof Thefts on the Increase
Church roof theft reports in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire have doubled as criminal gangs turn their eye increasingly to expensive metals such as lead roofs.