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More choice on where to marry for Welsh couples Audio

A bill's been passed by the Commons which brings Welsh churches in line with their English counterparts.

Sinead O'Connor attacks Catholic church

An Irish Bishop - who suggested parishioners help pay compensation to victims of sexual abuse by priests - has admitted some people find the idea upsetting.

Vatican official warns Satan is attacking Church Audio
The Vatican's Chief Exorcist says the sex abuse scandals that have rocked the Church are evidence of an attack.

Clergy still facing bullying Audio

The workers union Unite is holding an awareness event this evening in London.

Incense row erupts at church Audio

A Chichester pensioner claims he's being forced out of his church because the use of incense is making him ill.

Six charity workers killed in Pakistan Audio

The four men and two women were attacked with grenades while in the offices of World Vision in Mansehra district.

Christian registrar loses discrimination claim
Christian registrar Lillian Ladele has been refused permission by the Supreme Court to challenge a ruling that she had not been discriminated against by being disciplined after she refused to conduct same-sex civil partnerships in North London.
Vicar suspended over allegations of an affair

A vicar's been suspended over allegations he had an affair with a parishioner.

Dutch bishops launch abuse inquiry Audio

Dutch Catholic bishops are set to launch an investigation into allegations of child abuse by clergy.

Bishop warns of witch hunt over Venables case Audio

The Justice Secretary Jack Straw says he might reveal more details about the arrest of Jon Venables.

Christian Labour members look to make family a priority Audio

The Christian Socialist Movement wants Labour to focus more on marriage and family stability.

Missionary works to transform African prisons Audio

A Christian missionary's standing up for the rights of those held prisoner in Africa.

German village gears up for passion play Audio

The people of Oberammergau come together once a decade to put on the show.

MPs sign a motion highlighting the persecution of Christians Audio

A Christian MP is sponsoring an Early Day Motion - calling on the government to do everything in their power to fight Christian persecution around the world.

Street Angels in Bedford celebrate 1st birthday Audio

A group of Street Angels in Bedford is celebrating it's first birthday this weekend.

Prayers for a breakthrough in Burma Audio

There are calls for a breakthrough in Burma as Christians gather to pray for peace and justice in the country.

Christian MP outraged at racy adverts Audio

A Christian MP's campaigning for provocative lingerie adverts to be banned.

Plight of Egyptian Christians highlighted

Release International has just returned from the country.

Social networking sites under the spot light

Facebook's security is in the spotlight for the second time in as many days after the murder of another woman.

Archbishop claims Nigeria attacks were revenge Audio

A senior Nigerian cleric's claiming the recent massacre of Christians in his diocese was a revenge attack.

Christians protest planned mosque near army barracks Audio

Christians in a Surrey town are uniting to protest against plans for a mosque near an army barracks.

Count your blessings with iPhone rosary app

Premier's entering into pastures new with its first iPhone application.

Hundreds of Christians killed in Nigeria Audio

Over two hundred Christians have reportedly been killed after an attack by Muslims in Nigeria.

Pharmacist won't sell contraceptive pill on religious grounds Audio

Lloyds Pharmacy's apologising after Janine Deeley from Sheffield was turned away when she went to pick up her repeat prescription.

Christian MPs discuss discrimination Audio

Some pressure groups say the government's equality legislation has been designed to weaken the influence of church teaching.

Nuns anger over communion wafers Audio

Officials at Lourdes have angered French nuns by threatening to stop buying communion wafers from them.

Sinead O'Connor says ignore church abuse cash plea Audio

Sinead O'Connor has launched an attack on the Catholic Church.

People of different faiths tackle global poverty Audio

People of different faiths from across the country to tackle global poverty this weekend.

Christian charity looks beyond recession figures Audio

Britain's economy grew faster in the final three months of 2009 than first estimated.