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     Churches get royal seal of approval Audio
The Prince of Wales has been meeting church leaders in North London to commend them on their work in the local community.

The Bishop of London accompanied him on the tour of four Anglo-Catholic Churches.

At St Silas Church in Kentish Town, Prince Charles was greeted by a choir from the local primary school.
Bishop supports gay marriage Audio
Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam says there's no distinction between heterosexual and homosexual unions.
Verger accused of sexual assault Audio
Leeds Crown Court heard how Nicholas Whitaker inappropriately touched the woman at Wakefield Cathedral before a service.
Iraqi gunmen sentenced to death Audio
The men seized hostages at the Our Lady of Salvation Church, 52 people were killed.
Children to have rights in parent separation Audio
It's understood the 1989 Children Act will be rewritten meaning the courts will make sure youngsters stay in contact with their guardians.
CofE vicars accused of ignoring biblical teaching Audio
Clergy who have signed a letter calling on the Church of England to lift the ban on civil partnerships in places of worship are not following the Bible.
Coptic Orthodox Bishop reacts to Egypt riot Audio

The leaders of Egypt's Football Association have reportedly been sacked by the country's Prime Minister after riots at a match last night.

New church building collapses Audio
City Gates' £8m project fell after workers left the site on Tuesday afternoon.
Healing advert banned Audio
The Advertising Standards Authority said the Healing on the Streets leaflet was misleading.
Christian abortion campaigners in court over demo Audio
Andy Stephenson and Kathryn Sloane are facing charges under the Public Order Act.
Catholics to carry a "faith card"
The credit-card sized free-bee is to be used as a clear statement that the carrier is a Catholic.
Parents told to keep children "moral" as 1.2 million access porn on smartphones Audio

A fifth of children aged between eight and 15 years old say they've used their mobile phone to access pornography.

Bishop says "most vulnerable" need protection Audio
Disability campaign groups will be making their voices heard today as the Welfare Reform Bill has its Third Reading in the House of Lords.
Church groups bet against casinos Audio
Concern is growing over the building of some of the biggest Casinos the country has ever seen.
Row over smacking ban Audio
David Lammy, the MP for Tottenham, says parents in his constituency are wary of disciplining their children, because of tight legislation.
Lord Carey backs therapist who 'cured' gays Audio
The former Archbishop of Canterbury is supporting, Lesley Pilkington, a therapist appealing a professional misconduct ruling.
Christian banker says RBS boss didn't deserve bonus Audio
Stephen Hester, boss of the tax-payer owned RBS bank, has decided to waive his one million pound bonus.
Victims call for public inquiry into clerical abuse Audio
Campaign groups, including survivors and lawyers, claim the Church of England and the Catholic Church aren't take the issue seriously.
Petition for Asia Bibi reaches half a million Audio
An online petition for a Christian woman facing the death penalty in Pakistan has received 500,000 signatures.
Churches "significant" role as cost of children rises Audio
The cost of raising a child currently stands at just over £10,000 a year.
Calls to end killings of Nigerian Christians Audio
The Most Revd Nicholas Okoh made the plea when he led other senior priests on a visit to Saint Theresa Catholic Church in Mandala.
Government told to embrace Church youth work Audio

David Lammy MP for Tottenham, where last summer's riots began, believes local councils are too "secular" in their approach.

First female bishop for Methodist Church Audio
Revd Hannah Heim will be installed in Gambia this weekend.
Bishop: "education is for the greater good" Audio
The Bishop of Oxford says a good education shouldn't be seen as a personal commodity.
Churches call for minimum alcohol pricing Audio
They've written a letter to the David Cameron calling on him to look at the issue when the Government's alcohol strategy is unveiled later this month.
Christian MP wary of immigration plans Audio
The immigration minister says migrants will have to "add to the quality of life in Britain" if they're to be allowed to settle here.
Four denominations unite against PM Audio

Church leaders are rejecting claims from David Cameron that a cap on benefits is 'moral' and 'fair'.

Bishop condemns legal aid cuts Audio
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill takes certain types of cases out of scope for funding.
Prince Charles visits Christian cafe
Christian parents whose son was murdered in south London four years ago are to host the Prince of Wales at their cafe.
Christians urged not to "over react" after 'blasphemous' film gets rating Audio
The only film to have ever been banned in the UK on the grounds of blasphemy has finally been given an 18 certificate.
Christian group calls for debt forgiveness Audio
The Association of Christian Financial Advisers says taking the burden off struggling countries could be the answer to Europe's prayers.
Priest cleared of drink driving Audio
Canon Peter Maguire was reported to have been unsteady on his feet after he bumped into another car outside St John's in Normanton.
Bishop defends Church after scathing attack in national newspaper Audio
A column in The Sun attacked bishops for 'sabotaging' the Welfare Reform Bill by blocking the government's proposed £26,000 a year benefits cap.
Parliament could debate Christian persecution Audio
Christians are being urged to sign an online petition calling for the government to take the issue of persecution more seriously.
Pastor: ban on compensation for criminals is "unfair" Audio
Convicted criminals could be banned from ever claiming compensation if they become a victim themselves.
Two senior clerics say women bishops inevitable Audio
Two senior clerics say it's only a matter of time before the Church of England has women bishops.
Financial district vicar condemns £1 million bonus Audio
The Chief Executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland, Stephen Hester, is getting a bonus worth nearly £1m.
Opinions divided over Jesus statue Audio
The Brazilian Government has offered to fund a replica of the giant Christ the Redeemer in London.
Vicar jailed over sham marriages
Revd John Magumba faces two and a half years in jail for conducting weddings so that people could get visas to stay in the UK.
Bishops told to "cut costs" Audio
A cap is being put on the amount of money that can be spent on the homes of Church of England bishops.
Christian charity accuses Government of hypocrisy Audio

It's after ministers revealed a report showing climate change will pose 100 different threats to the UK over the coming century.

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