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Church adopts a poet to support H’mm Foundation

The Church in Wales is “adopting a poet” as part of a scheme to raise the profile of poetry in Welsh life.

06 September 2013

WCC general secretary on challenges facing Arab Christians

Christians in the Arab world “do not consider themselves as minorities, but rather want to understand themselves as full citizens of their nations, with all that this status entails in terms of duties, responsibilities and full rights”.

06 September 2013

Interfaith art brings message of peace

Twenty-five life-size painted fiberglass donkeys have travelled from Cairo to St Paul’s Cathedral in London as part of an interfaith initiative

05 September 2013

English female priest elected as NZ bishop

A dean of a New Zealand college has been elected Waikato Diocese's first woman bishop.

05 September 2013

WCC: Military action can't bring Syria peace

The World Council of Churches general secretary has said, “We must do everything possible to starve the fire of war."

04 September 2013

Surprise wedding tops off christening celebrations

A couple wowed a congregation with a surprise wedding – just 15 minutes after their baby’s baptism.

04 September 2013

Church supports petition for Government help on community energy

A 60,000 signature petition calls on the UK Government to provide more support for co-operative, community-owned energy projects

03 September 2013

Archbishop of York offers TV presenter prayers for healing

Dr John Sentamu, dispensed with formality during an interview about politics to share his faith in miracles.

02 September 2013

Abp Welby's speech on Syria in the House of Lords

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, delivered the following speech in the House of Lords on the situation in Syria

30 August 2013

Bishop's farewell visit to Armenia

Europe's Bishop Geoffrey made a final farewell visit to Catholicos Karekin II and the Armenian Apostolic Church before his retirement

30 August 2013