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Church of England head speaks out against 'easy abortions'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has said that abortion is becoming common place in today's society, and people are now becoming insufficiently troubled about terminating their pregnancies.
Kidnapped Catholic priests freed in Iraq
Two Catholic priests kidnapped in Iraq have been freed and are in good health, a cleric at the residence of Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly in Baghdad said on Sunday.
Chocolate Jesus sculpture to return to New York with chocolate saints
The chocolate Jesus sculpture that caused an uproar last Easter is returning to New York City. A recast of "My Sweet Jesus," a life-sized chocolate sculpture of a nude Jesus, will appear later this week alongside eight chocolate sculptures of Catholic saints.
Anglican gay row intensifies with second Canadian blessings request
The Montreal branch of the Anglican Church of Canada has urged its bishop to allow clergy to bless same-sex unions, becoming the second in the church body to make the request.
'It's only me'
Here we have the first appearance of Saul, the man whom God chooses as king. It is clear that Saul has already been blessed by God...
All things come from thee
Franciscans, following their founder St Francis, are well known for their love of nature, but it isn't a universal trait...
WCC and Pentecostals continue ecumenical dialogue in Switzerland
A second round of dialogue between World Council of Churches (WCC) members and Pentecostals was inaugurated last week in Baar, Switzerland.
Duke of Edinburgh joins Archbishop for St Luke's Hospital Centenary service
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip has joined some of the most prominent Christian leaders in Britain for a service at St Paul's Cathedral.
Tortured Eritrean gospel singer granted asylum in Europe
Almost a year after her release, former Eritrean prisoner, Helen Berhane, yesterday arrived in a European country where she has been granted asylum.
Christian Peoples Alliance demands publication of London Mega-Casino report
It is still unknown whether London will be the location of a new major 'regional' casino, the Christian Peoples Alliance (CPA) has reported, saying that Labour-run Newham Council was using stalling tactics.
Government pledges to unite with poverty campaigners
Calls from the Government for the whole of society to halt global poverty are being hailed a major triumph by Micah Challenge UK.
Ecumenical Church of Sudan to open peace art exhibition
Ecumenical Church of Sudan will open a landmark art exhibition this month to promote peace and reconciliation in the Malakal region of southern Sudan, an area devastated by 21 years of civil war.
Hundreds rely entirely on Online Church for Christian contact
St Pixels, an online church, is providing an essential service to hundreds of its congregants, new figures have revealed.
Muslim 'peace' letter spurs little Christian action
Last week's unprecedented Muslim letter calling for peace and understanding between Islam and Christianity may have been historical, but has thus far failed to inspire any major Christian action.
Joel Osteen resonates in society where damnation messages don't
A Christian author has come to the defence of US mega-church leader Joel Osteen against critics who say the megapastor's messages are "theology lite" and void of the central Christian message of the cross.
Churches hope for Gospelisation of Korea
Churches in Busan, South Korea, have invited US evangelist Franklin Graham to their metropolitan city in hopes of reviving a country that had once witnessed one of the greatest Christian movements in East Asia.