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Welsh hymns given modern make-over

A Welsh vicar has produced a new hymn book to preserve the treasure of traditional Welsh hymns by giving their words a modern twist.

17 August 2016

Vicar uses King of Rock n Roll to draw people to King of Kings

A vicar in England has adopted an unusual method of evangelism – he impersonates the singer Elvis Presley.

16 August 2016

Chaplain impressed by resilience as fires ravage Madeira

The Anglican priest serving the island of Madeira has spoken of the resilience of local people as they battled severe fires which ravaged the community.

12 August 2016

Pioneer helps recovering addicts build bridges to God

A new pioneer church for people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction is helping to transform lives and build bridges to God.

09 August 2016

Tributes paid to Roman Catholic bishop who played iconic role in Northern Ireland Troubles

Bishop Edward Daly, whose bravery on what became known as Bloody Sunday became an iconic image of the Troubles, has died at the age of 82.

08 August 2016

More industry praise heaped on Mission to Seafarers

The global maritime industry’s appreciation of the Mission to Seafarers has been demonstrated by its selection for the second time this year as the featured charity of an international maritime event.

04 August 2016

Archbishop's role reviewed by Church in Wales

The Church in Wales has launched a review into the role and responsibilities of the province’s Archbishop.

04 August 2016

Refugees turn C of E into fastest growing religious group in Finland

The Church of England is the fastest growing religious group in Finland, growing by 20 per cent over the past year; the Suffragan Bishop in Europe, the Rt Revd David Hamid, has said.

02 August 2016

New Anglican Centre proposed for Santiago de Compostela

The Iglesia Española Reformada Episcopal is proposing to build an Anglican Centre at Santiago de Compostela - a site considered by many to be the third holiest pilgrimage destination.

28 July 2016

Former Archbishop turns tables on William Shakespeare

A play written by the former Archbishop of Canterbury and Wales, Rowan Williams, about the “lost years” of celebrated English playwright Williams Shakespeare has opened in a theatre in Wales.

28 July 2016