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'Epidemic of violence' must end before global poverty can be erased
A wave of violence is rolling through the developing world and it is hampering efforts to eradicate poverty, says International Justice Mission's Gary Haugen

Keeping faith in the face of hardships in Pakistan
Christians should enjoy the same rights as Pakistan's majority Muslim population

Two perspectives on Michele Guinness's new book Archbishop
Claire Musters and Michael Trimmer give their verdict on Archbishop - and their conclusions are quite different!

Michele Guinness on 'Archbishop', conspiracy and women in leadership
Michele Guinness speaks to Christian Today about her new book imagining what might happen if a women were to be appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Michele Guinness on 'Archbishop', conspiracy and women in leadership
Michele Guinness talks to Christian Today about the themes in her new book, Archbishop

Album review: The Art of Celebration by Rend Collective
Rend Collective are back this St Patrick's Day with their third album The Art of Celebration.

£3m boost from Government for inter-faith programme
Church of England's Near Neighbours programme will be rolling out across Luton, Leeds and the Black country

BBC shooting new drama at York Minster
Scenes for the new BBC drama series Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell are being shot at York Minster and the neighbouring St William's College.

Ashes to go at Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool Cathedral will be offering visitors 'Ashes to Go' this Ash Wednesday

Food poverty sign of a 'broken society' - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Wales has spoken of his sadness at the plight of families having to turn to foodbanks in desperation.

Ripon and Leeds is first diocese to say yes to women bishops
Legislation to allow women bishops received overwhelming support from church leaders across the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds on Saturday.

Central African Republic: Christian and Muslim leaders plead for ceasefire
Christian, Muslim leaders insist religion should play no role in violence

Love Your Streets: #Do1NiceThing
A new campaign has been launched to encourage people all over the UK to take part in building community this Lent.

First World War shows us there are no easy human or Christian answers to life
Canon Alan Wilkinson spoke at an event promoting the new edition of his great work on "The Church of England and the First World War".

Engaging rural communities with the Gospel
Coming from the countryside herself, Jessie Walrond is passionate about equipping churches in rural churches to best serve and engage their communities

Coptic Christians killed 'execution style' in Libya
Seven Coptic Christians were found executed on a beach in Libya earlier this week. Coptic advocacy groups blame the Lybian and Egyptian authorities for not doing enough to keep them safe.