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Anglican leaders praise 'great theologian' as Pope resigns
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, has greeted news of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation with a "heavy heart".
UK Catholics express shock over Pope's resignation
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has admitted being "shocked and surprised" by the announcement today that Pope Benedict XVI will retire at the end of the month.
Pope announces resignation due to age
Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he is to resign at the end of the month.
Hobby Lobby president recognised for biblical stand
The president of a major US retailer has been recognised for his biblical values as his company remains embroiled in a legal fight over a healthcare policy that contradicts its Christian ethos.
Preaching prodigy: an 11-year-old in the pulpit
Ezekiel Stoddard was just seven-years-old when he felt called by God to preach the Gospel.
Inspirational prayer texts during Lent
Children and young people from across the Methodist Church have written prayer texts for the Lent season.
Scandal of Grace, the new single from Hillsong United
Hillsong have released their new single from the highly anticipated upcoming album Zion.
Forty acts of generosity to change the world
Giving blood and living on a fiver are just some of the Lent challenges from Christian charity Stewardship.
Starving consumers and struggling farmers need prayers, says bishop
The Bishop of Wakefield is seeking prayers for people along the entire food production chain, from the farmer struggling to make ends meet, to the consumers who do not have enough to eat.
The personal impact of Osborne's war on welfare
Housing Justice is supporting a new website that tells the human story behind the welfare cuts and austerity.
Christian men more bold than women in dating
A Christian dating site has found that male users are more likely than female users to make the first contact.
Zambia: Call for greater protection for disabled refugees
The Anglican Alliance has warned that disabled refugees in Zambia are suffering because of a lack of suitable devices to support them in living.
Call for carbon fast this Lent
The Archbishop of Southern Africa is inviting Anglicans around the world to cut their carbon footprint this Lent.
Carnival comes to Durham parishes
Two parishes in Durham are marking the start of Lent with a difference this weekend.
Church welcomes change to Ebacc plans
The Church of England's Board of Education has welcomed the announcement this week that the Ebacc is to be dropped.
Concern over rural affordable housing shortage
Rural areas are suffering a shortage of affordable housing, the Bishop of Bath & Wells has warned.