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Portsmouth's Christians and Muslims condemn violent protests

Christian and Muslim leaders in Portsmouth and Fareham have issued a joint statement calling for an end to protests against an anti-Islamic film.

Christian anti-poverty campaigner supports PM on overseas aid

The leader of a Christian anti-poverty movement in the UK has praised the Prime Minister for his support of overseas aid.

Choirboy turns pop
Choirboy turns pop

A 10-year-old chorister at Chapel Royal, Hampton Court, has just released his own pop single.

Don\'t be ashamed, Franklin Graham tells UK\'s Christians
Don't be ashamed, Franklin Graham tells UK's Christians

Franklin Graham has called on Christians to be faithful in preaching the Gospel message as he visited the UK to launch this year's Operation Christmas Child.

Egypt: Man who tore Bible to go on trial for blasphemy

In a rare exercise of its anti-blasphemy laws, an Egyptian court has decided to put on trial a radical Muslim blogger who tore pages of the Bible while attending protests at the US Embassy in Cairo two weeks ago.

Oxford theologian calls for animal cruelty register
Oxford theologian calls for animal cruelty register

An Oxford University professor is calling for a National Animal Cruelty Offenders' Register.

Welsh churches come together to preserve heritage
Welsh churches come together to preserve heritage

Representatives of the main Christian denominations in Wales met last Friday to consider ways of sustaining and supporting the country's churches.

Dara McLean releases deluxe edition of You Got My Attention
Dara McLean releases deluxe edition of You Got My Attention

Dara McLean has released a deluxe edition of her debut album You Got My Attention.

American Idol's Colton Dixon releases new single

American Idol finalist Colton Dixon has released his new single "Never Gone".

Pastor Rick Warren hospitalised

Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church was hospitalised Tuesday after experiencing pain in his arms.

Floods force thousands from homes in northern India

Floods in the Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have forced around 800,000 people to flee their homes.

Mott the Hoople rocker teams up with church for fundraiser

The average age of worshippers at St Peter's Pipe cum Lyde, near Hereford, is pushing 80 but that is not stopping them from putting on a rock concert.

Chelsea winner joins church flower festival

An award-winning flower arranger will be sharing her expertise at a Durham church's flower festival.

Rosemary Conley shares faith with city of Leicester

Powerful praise, life-changing stories and compelling personal testimonies were the order of the day as once again, residents of Leicester were told to "come just as you are" last Saturday.

Committee considers next Archbishop of Canterbury

The Crown Nomination Committee is meeting today to consider the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

Digital theology library breaks new ground in knowledge sharing

A new online theological library is offering free access to thousands of articles, dissertations and documents covering theology and ecumenism.