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Wells Cathedral challenged over screening of 'The Last Temptation of Christ'
Advocacy group Christian Concern said Wells Cathedral's screening of the Martin Scorsese film would amount to Church endorsement of a blasphemous film
Vincent Nichols calls for prayer for peace in Syria
Cardinal-designate and Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols yesterday called for a unified Christian movement of prayer for the situation in Syria.
Coronation Street 'misleading' viewers on euthanasia
Coronation Street's euthanasia plot-line has been described as "misleading" and the show's makers accused of "normalising and glamorising suicide".
Philippines united in prayer after year of natural disasters and unrest
After an earthquake, typhoon, and an armed internal uprising, the Philippines came together in a national day of prayer led by President Benigno Aquino III
Ian Paisley vows never to return to Church he founded
In a new documentary, former DUP leader Ian Paisley claims he was forced from the leadership of the church he founded. He alleges that the way he was treated has caused him and his family to vow never to set foot there again.
St Vincent de Paul Society wins Big Society Award
The St Vincent de Paul Society, a 200-year-old Christian charity working with the lonely and vulnerable, has been recognised in the Prime Minister's Big Society Awards.
Street party guidelines to be made clearer
The Government has moved to simplify guidance on street parties so that neighbours can focus on having fun without having to worry about red tape
UK grants asylum to Afghan atheist
In a case that is believed to be the first of its kind, the UK has given persecution based asylum to an atheist wishing to escape his religious native country.
Nun 'unaware of pregnancy' gives birth in Italy
A Holy Sister in the Italian city of Rieti went to hospital with stomach pains, only to find out she was giving birth.
Who's afraid of David Silvester?
The UKIP local Councillor for Henley on Thames might have a rather unconventional view of the Bible, and the link between sin and the weather, but is that really a national news story?
UK food prices highest in western Europe
Oxfam's newly released food database has listed the UK as having the highest and most volatile food prices in Western Europe.
Spirituality makes unity in diversity possible - Rowan Williams
Lord Williams has spoken of the importance of genuine spirituality for the wellbeing of cities and society more broadly
Being judgemental on divorce would be 'unhelpful', says bishop
Bishop of Wakefield has dismissed an MP's assertion that bishops should spend less time criticising the Government's welfare reforms and more time on criticising divorce.
Women wanting abortion won't need to see doctor
Draft guidance being considered by the Department of Health will effectively eliminate the need of a woman to meet a doctor before undergoing the termination of a pregnancy.
Oklahoma ban on gay marriage ruled 'unconstitutional'
A federal court recently ruled that the ban on gay marriage in the state of Oklahoma is unconstitutional.
Senior Tory says Britons should be more 'judgemental' of divorce
Gerald Howarth, MP for Aldershot and former defence minister, said that family breakdown was a drain on government finances and that people should be less afraid of condemning couples who separate.