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Rowan Williams becomes chair of Christian Aid
The former Archbishop of Canterbury is to take up a new social justice role next month as chair of Christian Aid's Board of Trustees.
Uncertainty surrounds kidnapped Syrian bishops
Christians are praying amid uncertainty over the whereabouts of two senior church figures kidnapped in Syria.
Malawi Anglicans call for good governance from politicians
Anglican Diocese of Southern Malawi tells its political leaders: "Being a politician is a calling from God"
Bishop of Hereford speaks up for nuclear power
The Bishop of Hereford wants to see more investment in the development of energy through nuclear power
Martin Smith tops iTunes Christian & Gospel chart
Martin Smith`s first solo album hits #1 on iTunes!
Countries of concern: Bangladesh, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Syria
Christians are experiencing difficulties in Bangladesh, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Syria
Concern over sexual violence in Colombia
Christian Aid is concerned that sexual attacks are going unreported in Colombia
Monarchs should have separate coronation in independent Scotland, says Church
The Church of Scotland says monarchs should have a separate Scottish coronation in the event of the country becoming independent
Holly Golightly, James Bond and Michael Corleone top movie icons list
Holly Golightly, the Breakfast at Tiffany's character played by Audrey Hepburn, came out top in a poll of UK cinema audiences' favourite movie icons of all time.
'Be vigilant,' Ann Widdecombe tells UK Christians
Ann Widdecombe has called on Christians to put pressure on the UK government to take action against persecution of Christians overseas â and to stop it developing here.
Outdoor church services to raise awareness of persecution
Churches in the UK and Ireland will be holding services outdoor next month as a mark of solidarity with persecuted Christians around the world.
Catholic midwives' abortion victory welcomed
The Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has welcomed a court ruling upholding the right to conscientious objection of two midwives who refused to have any role in abortion procedures.
The London Community Gospel Choir at The Shard
The London Community Gospel Choir were demonstrating their vocal skills at The Shard on Wednesday ahead of the Chorus festival taking place in the capital over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Abduction of bishops in Syria condemned
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned the kidnapping of two senior church leaders in Syria.
Attacks against Christians in Iraq ongoing
Islamist extremists want Iraq to be a "Muslim only" country. As a result, Christians in Iraq remain continuous targets of violent attacks.
Prayer for farmers struggling to recover from severe weather
The Church of England has published a prayer for farming communities recovering from weather conditions that have led to thousands of sheep and cattle being lost and crops being sown weeks late or ruined.