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Bishop condemns Peter Tatchell’s Channel 4 Pope documentary

Bishop says it is "disturbing" that Channel 4 chose the gay rights campaigner to present hour-long documentary on the Pope.

Churches welcome Pope’s visit to Britain

Unanimous welcome for Pope's visit from England's churches, including the Church of England, The Salvation Army, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church and the Church of God of Prophecy.

Pastor cancels Koran burning but doubts remain

The pastor of a church in Florida has backed down on plans to burn Korans on the anniversary of 9/11 in the face of international condemnation from Christian and political leaders.

Bishop likens Koran burning to Nazi treatment of Jews

The Bishop of Chichester has joined the chorus of condemnation around the globe over a Florida-based Christian centre’s plan to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Happy people more likely to give, survey finds

UK comes eighth in new World Giving Index.

Think tank calls for 'radical' overhaul of Gift Aid system

Charities are missing out on millions because of "antiquated" Gift Aid system, influential think tank warns.

Archbishop appeals to Government to support EU clampdown on sex trafficking

The Archbishop of York has said he is “stunned” by the Coalition Government’s decision not to support a European Union directive to combat sex trafficking.

Polls reveal indifference to Pope’s visit to Britain

Most people would recognise the Pope if they passed him in the street, but far less are excited about his visit to Britain, a new poll has found.

Religion more important to people in poor countries than rich, surveys reveal

The UK ranks close to the bottom of an international league table on religiosity.

Vatican dismisses Gaddafi’s call for Europe to convert to Islam

The Vatican says it is not taking Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi’s comments about Europe’s conversion to Islam seriously.

Christian Aid hails Kenya's new constitution but warns against self interest

Christian Aid says Kenya's new constitution could end "pervasive impunity" of the past.

Church leaders get behind campaign to remember world’s poor

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are among the church leaders backing a new campaign to inspire people to live lives that remember the poor.

Evangelical body calls for solidarity with Pakistan

World Evangelical Alliance appeals for prayer and financial support for Pakistan as flood waters show no sign of receding.

Church denies Claudy bombing cover-up

The Roman Catholic Church in Ireland has insisted that it did not cover up the suspected involvement of a terrorist priest following the release of a damning report into the Claudy bombing.

More students taking Religious Education GCSE

Young people are "clamouring" for deeper understanding of religious perspectives, says the Church of England's Head of School Improvement.

Sharp increase in civil partnership dissolutions

New figures out from the Office for National Statistics have revealed a substantial increase in the number of civil partnership dissolutions.