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Catholic leaders back adult stem cell research
A grant from Catholic leaders aims to boost research into adult stem cells as an alternative to the creation of hybrid embryos, which the Government approved this week.
Yahoo! Music world premieres new Casting Crowns 'Slow Fade' video
The anticipated world premiere of the powerful new music video "Slow Fade" from Christian music's top-selling artist Casting Crowns, launched exclusively at Yahoo! on Wednesday.
Ecumenical representatives join Westminster Abbey's College
Senior members of the Roman Catholic and Methodist churches have been invited to join the College of Westminster Abbey.
Tutu advocates for HIV positive children
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has come out in support of the Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance's campaign for greater support of HIV positive children.
Call for understanding in wake of church autism ban
Autism campaigners are urging church leaders and clergymen to understand the complex needs of children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndtome after a Roman Catholic priest banned a 13-year-old boy with autism from his church on the grounds of disruptive behaviour.
Vienna Cathedral explores devotion to football
With an earnest display of trophies, scarves, Orthodox icons and chalices, an exhibition at the museum of Vienna's 14th century Catholic cathedral is out to show what football owes to religion.
'Declaring His Love': Muyiwa to embark on UK tour
Having only just released his third project "Declaring His Love", Muyiwa has announced he will be taking his album on an eight-city tour across the UK that will also see the launch of an accompanying live DVD.
Holidays putting financial strain on Brits, warns CAP
Poor holiday budgeting is landing more than half of all Brits in financial difficulty, warns leading debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty.
Brown faces test in Crewe by-election
Voters go to the polls in Crewe and Nantwich on Thursday in a closely watched by-election that could bring further misery for Gordon Brown.
Seven-year-old girl 'starves to death'
Police said on Wednesday that a man and a woman have been charged with child neglect after reports that a seven-year-old girl starved to death in Birmingham.
Banks back in court over charges
Customers could learn later on Thursday whether banks are to appeal against a ruling that potentially paves the way for current account holders to reclaim billions of pounds in fees.
Researchers see flood of 'brain-boosting' drugs
A flood of new "brain-boosting" drugs will emerge in coming decades for diseases like Alzheimer's, putting pressure on authorities over the drugs potential misuse for non-medical purposes - such as helping students cram for exams, scientists said on Thursday.
Ministers to unveil action to tackle gangs
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to announce on Thursday that witnesses to gun crimes will be offered anonymity as soon as they come forward to police to help target the growing menace of gangs, newspapers reported.
Purpose driven pastors tackle 21st century church issues
The Purpose Driven Summit is back but with a different purpose - leader Rick Warren has pledged to do less of the talking and more of the listening to 35 of the US' most influential pastors as they share best practices for 21st century church.
U.N. chief offers hope to Burma
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon took "a message of hope" to Burma's cyclone victims on Thursday and pressed the military government to allow large-scale international aid for the 2.4 million people left destitute.
Saakashvili leads vote as opposition cry foul
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili declared victory on Thursday as early results showed his ruling party was on course to win a majority in a parliamentary election that the opposition said was rigged.