Christian Today
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04/16/2012Church Making Progress in Fight Against Malaria in Africa
The Province of Central Africa has conferred its highest honor, the Order of the Epiphany, on two philanthropists for their work alongside the Church in tackling malaria during a service earlier this month.
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04/13/2012Mayor of London Bans Bus Ads Supporting 'Ex-Gays'
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has blocked a bus advert looking to counter similar gay activist ads successfully released in recent years. The adverts in question looked to support those who profess to be "ex-gay" or "post-gay" from criticism by gay activists.
- 04/08/2012
'Wear the Cross Proudly,' Urges Catholic Cardinal in Easter Address
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has called for Christians to wear the cross with pride.
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Pope Appeals for Middle East Peace in Easter Message to 100,000
Pope Benedict XVI appealed for peace in the Middle East during his Easter message at St Peter's Basilica.
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04/07/2012Anglican Archbishop Speaks of Love, Sacrifice, and Opportunity for New Life at Easter
The second-most senior figure in the worldwide Anglican Communion, the Archbishop of York, has recorded three video messages to mark Easter this year.
- 04/03/2012
UK Christians Called to Hold Services Outdoors in Solidarity With Persecuted Churches
Release International is inviting churches to hold an open-air service across the United Kingdom next month in solidarity with Christians around the world who are forced to meet outside because of state interference.
- 03/25/2012
300,000 Sign Petition Against Britain's Plans for Gay Marriage
A petition launched last month in opposition to the British government's plans to redefine marriage has been signed by 300,000 people.
- 03/25/2012
Church Schools Must 'Assert Christian Ethos' Amid Secularist Attacks
Church schools must robustly assert their Christian ethos in the face of challenges and attacks from secularists, a Church of England report has warned.
- 03/07/2012
Bishop in Desperate Plea for Funds to Avert Imminent Congo Attack
A bishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo has appealed for donations over fears that a militia group camped in his diocese may go on the rampage.
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02/25/2012Government Has Right to Redefine Marriage, Claims British Equalities Minister
British Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone has defended the British government's plan to hold a consultation on redefining marriage.
- 02/20/2012
Christian Woman Forced to Quit Job Over Non-Negotiable Sunday Work
A children's worker who was forced to resign because she refused to work on Sundays has appeared before an employment tribunal today.
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02/20/2012Prayer Ban at Council Meetings to be Overturned in Britain
The British High Court ban on prayers at local council meetings has effectively been overturned.
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01/31/2012'Courageous' Beats 'Ides of March,' 'Moneyball' in DVD Charts
The latest Christian film to become a box office hit, "Courageous," has soared to the top of the U.S. DVD charts.
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British Archbishop Warns Against 'Dictator' Government If Gay Marriage is Imposed
The Archbishop of York, the second highest figure in the Church of England, has spoken out in opposition to gay marriage weeks ahead of a government consultation on the issue, saying it is not the role of the state to redefine marriage.
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01/28/2012Bishops Visit London Olympics Venue, Prepare for Outreach Efforts
With just six months to go until the London 2012 Olympics, Catholic bishops have paid a visit to the East London site to see how things are shaping up.
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