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Controversy surrounds play 'The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)'
One Democratic Unionist Council Alderman is calling for the performances to be halted
Time to reverse 'bias' against marriage â Iain Duncan Smith
Strengthening families is essential to creating strong societies and tackling poverty, Iain Duncan Smith has said.
Dennis Rodman forgiven for outburst against imprisoned Christian Kenneth Bae
The family of Kenneth Bae have accepted the apology from former NBA star Dennis Rodman following an outburst in which he suggested that Korean-American Christian may deserve his imprisonment in North Korea.
Bishop calls for change to childcare system
Childcare provision in Britain is too complex, the Bishop of Ripon and Leeds has said.
Children for sale in Chennai
Cruelty, torture and rape accompany this ruthless business
Celebrity Big Brother 2014: Evander Holyfield censure on homosexuality criticised
Christian Concern said the censure of Evander Holyfield's comments on homosexuality amounted to "stifling freedom of speech"
Vincent Nichols to become Cardinal
The Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, is to be made a Cardinal by Pope Francis.
Girls to sing in Canterbury Cathedral for first time
The addition of 16 girls will mark the end of the male-only choir at Canterbury Cathedral when they perform during Evensong on January 25.
Christmas passes peacefully for Copts in Egypt
Egypt's Coptic Christians had reason to be of good cheer this Christmas after early reports showed that their festive celebrations passed off without incident â unlike in previous years.
Algeria's churches fear impact of new law governing NGOs
A number of churches, as well as foreign NGOs, in Algeria have called for the abolition of a new law which they say will hamper their work.
Wells Cathedral defends decision to screen 'The Last Temptation of Christ'
The decision by Wells Cathedral to host a screening of Martin Scorsese's 1988 film "The Last Temptation of Christ" has stirred controversy.
Clean water: an unlikely obstacle to Bible translation
A new clean water system at the Bible translation centre in the Democratic Republic of Congo has given fresh life to its work.
Help for parents struggling with cost of First Communion clothes
Some parents are going into debt to make sure their children have the right clothes for their First Communion
Charity Commission accepts Plymouth Brethren application
The Preston Down Trust, part of the Devon-based Plymouth Brethren Christian Church group, has had its application for charitable status accepted after agreeing to make changes to its governing document.
Nigeria attacks: Villagers say soldiers joined in slaughter
Survivors of the January 6 slaughter of 33 Christians in a village in Nigeria's Plateau State said Special Task Force (STF) soldiers stationed to protect them turned their weapons on those fleeing the attack.
Nepal: Christian homes and church in arson attack
A church building and the homes of four Christian converts in a Nepal village were set alight on December 23.