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Women Bishops delayed Audio
The Church of England's General Synod is being told it'll have to wait to look at legislation over women bishops.
Cameron attacks Brown over MPs' expenses Audio
David Cameron's launching a personal attack on Gordon Brown over his failure to act over MPs' expenses.
Court case over rape and murder of Christian girl in Pakistan Audio

A Christian persecution charity's being accused of failing a family of believers seeking justice for their daughter in Pakistan.
Missionaries charged with kidnapping in Haiti Audio
The Baptists appeared in court last night after being caught last week.
Pregnancy test to under 11s triggers debate amongst Christians Audio
Girls as young as 11 are to be offered pregnancy tests in schools.
Hymnathon happening in Swindon this Sunday Audio
Churches in Swindon are getting together this weekend to raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
Christan group warns of further Northern Ireland challenges Audio
Gordon Brown said we're closing the last chapter of a long and troubled story after deal on policing powers.
Archbishop of York says Christianity is being wiped from UK

The Archbishop of York says Christianity is being wiped out of public life.

Pope can fly for free to cut UK visit costs
As thousands sign a petition against having to pay for the Pope's UK visit - an airline's offering to do its bit to cut costs.
Jesuit teacher at German school admits abuse
A Jesuit teacher confessed yesterday to sexually abusing boys.
New guidance on RE lessons Audio
All primary school children should learn about Christianity and five other religions according to Government advice.
Christians urged to engage with politics Audio
Whether you know your left from right, or don't know the first thing about voting, a new initiative called SUSA is being launched to help you get involved.
C of E issues new election advice over BNP Audio

The Church of England's issued new advice to clergy about the BNP in the run up to the General Election.

Baptists alleged child trafficking case to be heard Audio
They're accused of illegally taking children out of Haiti.
North Korea releases Christian missionary Audio
US missionary Robert Park has been freed by North Korea.
A strong marriage helps raise contented children Audio
If you want contended children, put your marriage first.
URC issues new guidance on how to deal with BNP Audio
The United Reformed Church has unveiled new guidance on how to deal with far right wing parties.
Christian charity speaks out over high insolvency rates Audio
A record number of us were officially declared bankrupt last year.
C of E sells shares in mining company Audio
The Indian group Vedanta had been accused of ignoring the rights of local people.
Tory leader calls for better gay rights within Church Audio
David Cameron's been speaking to Attitude magazine.
Christian response to expenses scandal

392 MPs have been ordered to repay a total of 1.12 million pounds they claimed in expenses back into the public purse.

Minister says immigrants should be banned from benefits

A senior Labour minister says new immigrants should be banned from claiming benefits.

Parts of Equality Bill set to be dropped Audio
Reports come after the Pope said the legislation 'violated natural law'.
Church welcomes those banned by Tesco Audio
A man has been refused entry to Tesco after attempting to shop barefoot in its stores.
Bishop rejects the idea of assisted suicide panels Audio

An Anglican Bishop says Sir Terry Pratchett is wrong to suggest a way of legalising assisted suicide.

Pope unhappy at Equality Bill Audio
Benedict XVI told English and Welsh Catholic Bishops the legislation could end the right of the church to ban gay people from senior positions.
CBB contestant delighted to bring Christianity into homes Audio
Stephen Baldwin entered the Celebrity Big Brother house and drew the attention of the media by leading another contestant through the prayer of salvation.