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Evangelicals commend Albania for steps forward in religious freedom

The WEA Human Rights Ambassador was meeting with the President of Albania to discuss the country's recognition of the Albanian Evangelical Alliance (AEA).

Pope Francis wants more modest meeting with Queen

When the Queen visits the Vatican in April this year, she will have a much less formal and ceremonial arrival than the kind she is traditionally used to.

New Bishop of Leeds announced

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has named the Right Reverend Nick Baines as the first Bishop of Leeds.

Bishops of Portsmouth and Peterborough enter House of Lords

The Anglican Bishops of Portsmouth and Peterborough are becoming the latest members of the House of Lords this week.

God's love in the words of Watoto children

The children of Watoto may have had a hard start to life, but they are receiving - and giving - hope through singing

Miracle Street: Sharing the Gospel with people where they are, doing what they do

Steve Lee admits to a quirky personality and a big voice, but it's these he believes God is using to present the Gospel of Jesus on the streets

Time to stop the God delusion

Cardiff event will ask the hard questions

Leicester Cathedral stakes claim as Richard III's rightful burial site

www.kingrichardinleicester.com sets out Leicester's case as the propper burial site for King Richard III. But the descendents of the "King in a Car Park" remain unconvinced.

University's Christian Union celebrates growth

Harper Adams University's Christian Union has just had one of its most successful years to date, having celebrated a doubling in membership.

Clowns gather for Joseph Grimaldi memorial service [PHOTO]

It was no austere occasion at a London church on Sunday as clowns from across the country came together to pay tribute to the father of all clowns, Joseph Grimaldi.

A new challenge for 2014's Marriage Week

This year, Marriage Week organisers are seeking to break the world record for the most couples renewing their vows simultaneously

Churches supporting flood-affected communities

Churches are doing what they can to support communities affected by the flooding that has swept over large parts of the south-west of England.

Catholic day of prayer for human trafficking

Catholics in the UK and US are being invited to observe an official day of prayer for survivors and victims of human trafficking on 8 February, which is the Feast Day of St Bakhita

Lukewarm response to Archbishops' statement on care for homosexuals

Conservative Anglicans have responded with caution to a statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York on pastoral care for homosexuals.

South Sudan: Church excluded from peace talks

The bishops of Sudan and South Sudan have criticised their exclusion from peace talks in Addis Ababa following the ceasefire of 23 January. They have released a Pastoral Exhortation outlining their concerns.

Scottish Christians lobby for protections in face of same-sex marriage vote

Scottish Church leaders lobby Holyrood in the face of possible discrimination caused by the passage of the new same-sex marriage bill.