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Father of Boston Marathon victim: Pray for my family
Bill Richard, the father of 8-year-old Martin Richard, one of the three victims killed as a result of the Boston Marathon bombings on Monday, is thanking Americans for their prayers and thoughts during this difficult time for his family.
Hacking group warns Westboro not to picket Boston Marathon funerals
The online hacker organisation Anonymous has sent a warning to a notorious Kansas-based hate group about its plans to protest the funerals of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Mums not satisfied with airlines
Two-thirds of mums believe there is a negative stigma attached to flying with children

10 tips to get your garden ready for summer entertaining
Get your garden looking its best in time for some alfresco dining and BBQ parties

US churches host movie parties to fight malaria
United Methodists are encouraging church members to get together to watch HBO's new movie "Mary and Martha".

The power of Christian camp
The desperate need for the gospel in the UK is no secret.

Whole of Syria has become a battlefield, says church leader
Damascus Patriarch makes urgent peace appeal
Reports of Christian convert tortured in Somalia
Muslim militants still controlling part of the Lower Shebelle Region of Somalia have jailed and tortured a Christian for converting from Islam, sources said.

Greg Laurie to bring message of hope to Saddleback Church
Greg Laurie will speak for Pastor Rick Warren this weekend at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California, offering a message of hope in the midst of grief to a congregation reeling from the recent death of Warren's son, Matthew.

Boston churches reach out after bombing tragedy
Churches in Boston are responding to provide support for victims of the Boston Marathon bombing through a website called BostonMarathonSamaritans.org.

Schools minister warned over RE failing
Schools Minister urged to include Religious Education in English Baccalaureate

Margaret Thatcher funeral: Bishop of London's sermon in full
After the storm of a life lived in the heat of political controversy, there is a great calm.

Margaret Thatcher funeral: Bishop speaks of courage and hope
The Bishop of London praised Baroness Margaret Thatcher's perseverance and courage in his sermon at her funeral today.

Bible study changing lives of prisoners in India
"I realised my past was wrong in the eyes of the Lord - now I want to change my life," says one prisoner who completed a Bible study course in north-east India

63-year-old sets sights on fifth London Marathon
The London Marathon would have people half David Coley's age shuddering but spritely 63-year-old is getting ready to run his fifth this weekend.

Gospel singer George Beverly Shea dies at 104
Much loved gospel singer George Beverly Shea passed away on Tuesday at the age of 104.