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Bishop issues prayer after police deaths

The Bishop of Manchester has issued a prayer after the murders of PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes this week.

Dawkins lays into Brandon Flowers over Mormon faith

Musician Brandon Flowers of the rock band "The Killers" had an unexpected and tense conversation about his Mormon faith with famed atheist Richard Dawkins on the Swedish talk show "Skavlan" in early September.

Scholars play down Jesus wife text

The so-called "Gospel of Jesus's Wife" isn't sending shockwaves through the Christian world as some publications have reported. In fact, many are dismissing the ancient fragment as either insignificant or forged.

Esterlyn releases new album, Woven

Worship band Esterlyn have just released their new album via VSR Music Group/EMI CMG Distribution.

Godbaby coming this Christmas

"He cries. He wees. He saves the world." It's with this honest humour that ChurchAds will be reminding Britain of the real meaning of Christmas this year.

Interest in church weddings on the increase

More couples are considering marrying in church, according to the Church of England.

Call for investigation after pastor shot dead in Colombia

A Christian human rights agency is calling for a full investigation into the murder of protestant Pastor Henry Rodriguez, 44, who was shot dead as he left his church in Bogota, Colombia.

Girls need to know they are not objects

Media expert and Catholic talk show host Teresa Tomeo has published a timely new book challenging the over-sexualisation of girls in today's society.

Pope: Christians and Muslims must stand against violence and war

Pope Benedict XVI has called for dialogue and collaboration between Christians and Muslims.

Youth 'blackout' for persecuted church

Young people across the UK and Ireland will be standing in solidarity with the persecuted church this November.

SJI, Hope and Fusion help churches build on Olympics success

Share Jesus International, Hope and Fusion will be touring the UK this autumn to help churches stay at the heart of their communities.

GCSE changes have caused distress, says bishop

Changes to the marking of GCSE English this summer have caused "great distress to some of our most vulnerable pupils", the Bishop of Oxford has warned.

Audio Adrenaline reforming with Kevin Max

Five years ago, Audio Adrenaline gathered in Hawaii for an emotional finale concert.

Joel Edwards to challenge Labour Party on poverty

A special church service with a focus on poverty will be taking place at the start of the Labour Party's annual conference.

Rupert Everett admits concerns about gay couples raising kids

Rupert Everett, an openly gay British actor, stated that he does not believe it is best for children to have two fathers.

A Bangladeshi revival

The church of the Santali people is experiencing rapid growth, James Pender of CMS reports