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Rural areas need support, says Archbishop
Rural areas are struggling as a result of the tough economic climate and environmental challenges, the Archbishop of York has said.
Bishop opposes Stafford Hospital plans
Plans to turn Stafford Hospital into a smaller-scale 'local' hospital have been criticised by a Church of England bishop.
Walk to church for Climate Week
Parishioners in Pontefract are ditching their cars and walking to church this weekend.
Wakefield says no to single diocese
Wakefield Diocesan Synod has rejected proposals to form a single diocese
Online financial support for Scottish families
A Christian online giving charity is supporting families in Scotland for the first time.
CofE bishops promise 'robust processes' towards women bishops
Bishops in the Church of England have expressed their desire to see legislation on women bishops introduced "at the earliest possible date"
Jersey dean suspended over safeguarding failure
The Dean of Jersey has been suspended following the publication of a report that found a number of failures in the implementation of policies relating to a complaint in 2008.
Syria: Concern over lack of Christian representation on Aleppo council
Abdulahad Astepho, a member of the Syrian National Council and head of the Syriac Assyrians within the council,says people in Aleppo were angry about the lack of Christian representation on the city's council
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani still alive
The Iranian pastor freed after years in prison for apostasy has not been executed, Christian Solidarity Worldwide has confirmed
Educating men and boys 'key' to preventing violence against women
A Christian campaigner against domestic violence says faith groups must lead the way in educating men and boys.
Appeal for prayer two years after Japan disaster
Japanese Anglicans made a heartfelt plea for prayer to their Communion sisters today, following an update of the post-disaster situation in their country.
Thousands of children going without free school meals
The Children's Society has warned that large numbers of children in poverty are missing out on free school meals.
Church must speak up for rural communities
The Church of England has heard how it has a vital role to play in lobbying on rural disadvantage.
Archbishop welcomes Leeds hospital verdict
Campaigners have won a High Court challenge against the closure of a children's heart surgery unit at Leeds General Infirmary
Iranian Christians to go on trial
Five members of the Church of Iran are to go on trial next week on charges of disturbing public order
Skydiving challenge for 84-year-old twins
Frank and Ralph Land are about to embark on a challenge that even some men half their age wouldn't dare do - a skydive jump in support of Christian Aid