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International Consultation Seeks New Leadership Models
An international consultation is set to take place focusing on issues such as gender, power and leadership in church and society, 29 June to 4 July.
New Church of England Study Resource Explores Ordination
The Church of England has published a new resource to help any members preparing for ordination this summer.
N Ireland Political Leaders to Debate Shared Future at Summer Madness
Thousands of young people will get the chance this weekend to tackle two of Northern Ireland's leading politicians about the road ahead for Northern Ireland.
Christians Join Human-Animal Embryo Debate
Christian experts join panel at public meeting on whether to allow research into human-animal embryos.
Portal Site Claims Most Christians 'Never' Watch R-Rated Movies
Around two out of three Christians say they never watch R-rated flicks, according to a poll run by one of the largest Christian web portals in the world.
Archbishop Tutu Calls on Media to Be Careful with Words
Archbishop Desmond Tutu recently called on the media to be more careful when choosing words for religious conflict reports.
Paris Hilton: 'God Makes Everything Happen for a Reason'
God makes everything happen for a reason, says TV star and hotel heiress Paris Hilton after serving 23 days of a 45-day jail sentence in Los Angeles.
Soweto Gospel Choir to Bring 'African Spirit' to UK
The Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will bring a taste of Africa to this year's Edinburgh Festival where they will perform the world premiere of their new show African Spirit.
Child Poverty Group to Watch Brown's 'First Hundred Days'
Child Poverty Action Group has published a special edition of the journal Poverty in which experts on child welfare and poverty ask "Where next for Gordon Brown? His first hundred days".
WCC to Strengthen Peace Efforts in Palestine and Israel
Local churches in Israel-Palestine are looking to the whole fellowship of the World Council of Churches to play a stronger role in supporting local churches' struggles for a just peace there.
Argos & Goldsmiths Missing Links in Clean Gold Campaign, says CAFOD
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development challenges Argos and Goldsmiths to sign up to its Unearth Justice campaign to clean up the gold industry.
New Church of England Study Resource Explores Ordination
The Church of England has published a new resource to help any members preparing for ordination this summer.
Bishop to Receive Honorary Doctorate for 'Outstanding Contribution'
The Bishop of Lichfield is to receive an honorary doctorate from Keele University in recognition of his "outstanding contribution to the Church and to the people and the County of Staffordshire".
Brown Becomes Britain's New Prime Minister
Gordon Brown signalled a fresh start for British politics as he took over from Tony Blair to become Britain's new Prime Minister on Wednesday.
Another Teenager Dies in London Knife Attack
A teenage boy has been stabbed to death in a north London street, becoming the latest victim of a spate of murders involving youth in the capital in recent months.
Pope Changes Papal Election Rules
Pope Benedict XVI has returned to traditional Vatican voting rules for the election of the next pope, requiring two thirds of the cardinals in the conclave to agree on a candidate.