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Rowan Atkinson's Archbishop sketch is most-complained about TV moment in 2013
Rowan Atkinson's sketch depicting a fictional Archbishop of Canterbury was the single most complained about TV moment in 2013, according to Ofcom figures.
Should the UK 'hang its head in shame' over Syrian refugee crisis?
What is the UK doing to support Syrian refugee crisis and could it be doing more?
Pope Francis and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation meet
Pope Francis and OIC in landmark first meeting
'Baby Bank' for struggling new mothers
A church-based project in Sheffield is providing crucial support for pregnant and new mums who cannot afford basic supplies to care for their children.
21st century Jesus would be born in Travelodge or a garden shed
Where would Jesus be born if this year were the first Christmas? This was one of several questions in a new poll conducted by the Bible Society to get people thinking about the Christmas story.
Bishop of Salisbury: 'Pray for South Sudan'
The Bishop of Salisbury has encouraged believers to increase their prayers for the people of South Sudan following reports of further politically-incited violence and news that the government has resisted an attempted coup.
Religious minorities still at risk in Iran
The new Charter of Citizens' Rights produced by the Iranian government does not provide adequate protection for those belonging to minority faith groups, a human rights group has warned
Christmas is about change, not escaping reality - Sentamu
The Archbishop of York says Christmas is about being ready to listen and change
Giant Christmas starts with Christ poster unveiled in Manchester
The Bishop of Manchester will today launch a church-backed advertising campaign promoting the message that Christmas starts with Christ.
Something about the boy: Welsh people can't get enough of the Nativity
Church attendance in some parts of Wales may be in apparent freefall, but the Christmas story is gripping the public imagination. There are nativity presentations everywhere and two in the capital city are on an epic scale.
Human trafficking victims must be supported
Christians have welcomed Government proposals on human trafficking but say the bill must go further.
Religious leaders promote organ donation
Leaders from the UK's major faiths have launched a new strategy to encourage members of religious communities to donate their organs.
UK immigration law 'clear injustice', says Catholic leader
Families are being shattered by harsh UK immigration laws, according to Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols.
Trust in clergy hits record lows
Trust in clergy is at its lowest levels among Americans, a new survey has found.
The neglect of enchantment of The Hobbit
As a child, and even as an adult, the enchantment of fantasy genre books has given me a unique key to the gate of my own inner meaning.
'O Holy Night' is nation's favourite carol
The French-penned carol is still a firm favourite with the Brits nearly 200 hundred years after it was written