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Oprah Winfrey hosts The Bible makers
Oprah Winfrey hosted Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the producers behind the hit miniseries "The Bible" on The History Channel, on her show Oprah's Next Chapter on Sunday, where the couple spoke about the resemblance between President Obama and the actor who played Satan.

Christians divided over same-sex marriage
Half of all religious people in Britain support the legalisation of same-sex marriage, according to a new YouGov poll.

Ceremonial funeral for Margaret Thatcher
The funeral of former Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher is taking place in London today.
Syrian pastor: Situation for Christians worsening
Open Doors is helping more than 3,000 families spread all over Syria in partnership with local churches.
Brazilians' ordeal in Senegal prison over, but legal challenges remain
Held without a hearing for five months, two missionaries free on bail

Pope expresses 'profound grief' over Boston attack
Pope Francis laments "senseless tragedy" at bombings at Boston Marathon

Faith in comics
Superheroes are back in fashion these days, especially in cinema, and as far as I'm concerned, that's good news.
Young Anglicans make urgent call for training
Young Anglicans from the Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) have called for urgent training of Sunday School and youth leaders to enhance leadership skills among youths in the Province.

Makeover for London homeless centre
After 50 years of serving the homeless, London City Mission's Webber Street day centre has been given a new lease of life.

Saving children from diarrhoea and pneumonia
Two million children die each year from diarrhoea and pneumonia, making them the leading causes of death among under five-year-old children in the developing world.

Giles Fraser to run London Marathon in aid of Ghana sex workers
Christian commentator and priest Dr Giles Fraser will be running the London Marathon this Sunday in support of Christian Aid partner Theatre for a Change

'Post-Christian' beliefs gaining ground in US
While most Americans refer to themselves as Christians, a study released Monday by Barna Group shows an upward trend in "post-Christian" beliefs and behaviours among the nation's adult population.

A prayer following the Boston bombing
Following the news of the bombs which exploded at the finish line of the Boston marathon yesterday, Salisbury Cathedral offers this prayer for those caught up in the tragedy, and encourages us all to renew our prayers for peace and justice

Photos: Boston Marathon explosions
Security has been ramped up around Boston following two explosions at the annual Boston Marathon on Monday that killed three people and injured over 140

Prayers after Boston Marathon explosions
Victims of two deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon are in the thoughts and prayers of Christians today

Pope sympathises with Spain's jobless
Pope Francis has spoken of his "nearness" to millions of people out of work in crisis-hit Spain