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Archbishop of Canterbury and Muslim leader unite against violence after Woolwich attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the united response of the faith community following the attack on a soldier in Woolwich.

Bishop 'delighted' by sale of John Constable painting

The Bishop of Salisbury has welcomed the sale of a John Constable painting in a deal arranged by Tate Gallery.

New album releases from Salisbury Cathedral Choir

Salisbury Cathedral is releasing two new albums via Priory Records this month.

Nuns top Billboard Classical Traditional Music Chart

The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have claimed the No 1 spot on Billboard magazine's Classical Traditional Music Chart for a second week in a row.

Vicar's book on autistic son shortlisted for Michael Ramsey Prize

A Welsh vicar's book on his son's autism has been shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey Prize.

Church of Scotland drives debate on independence

Churches across Scotland will be hosting public debates in the run-up to next year's referendum on independence.

Opposing 'unjust policies' of Israel 'cannot be equated to anti-Semitism'

The Church of Scotland approved a report on Thursday criticising Israel's policies towards Palestinians.

Pastor Saeed Abedini thanks supporters for prayers

The American pastor jailed in Iran for his Christian faith has managed to get a letter out to his global supporters, thanking them for their prayers while confirming the brutality of his conditions.

Syrian opposition leader does not know whereabouts of missing bishops

Syrian opposition leader Sabra now says he doesn't know of bishops' whereabouts, after giving more certain account two weeks ago

Slavic Gospel Association requests prayer after missionary sustains serious injury

Urgent prayer has been requested for Nick Leonovich, 84, a senior missionary with the Slavic Gospel Association (SGA), who is now in a coma following an serious accident in Ukraine where he fell down a flight of stairs during a visit.

Anne Heche: 'The conversation about God scares so many people'

Actress Anne Heche has spoken about her faith in God and the difficult relationship she has with her strict religious mother because of her sexuality.

'Sadness' after Boy Scouts of America overturns ban on gay members

The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has voted to allow gay boys to become members.

Kendall Jenner: 'I pray every night' for people in hardship

Kendall Jenner has defended herself in a Twitter spat with Frances Bean Cobain by saying that she prays every night for people experiencing hardship around the world.

Woolwich attack: Faith leaders united in condemnation

The Southampton Council of Faiths has added its voice to the condemnation expressed over the attack on a soldier in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Words of wisdom on 'deadly' tobacco from an Elder

The health risks associated with tobacco are familiar, but what people may not know so much is the harm it can cause to the people who grow it.

Drummer Lee Rigby, 25 [PHOTO]: Victim in Woolwich attack was loving father of two-year-old

Lee Rigby, 25, has been named as the victim slayed in the horrific attack by two suspects in Woolwich, London on May 22.