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Lord Avebury wins Islamic Peace Prize

Lord Avebury will be awarded the first ever Islamic Peace Prize this week for this lifetime’s contribution to the cause of human rights. The Liberal Democrat peer will receive the Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace at Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Peace Conference this weekend. The conference will be attended by MPs, diplomatic representatives, councillors, and other civic and professional leaders. Rafiq... 
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Church leaders eat curry to fight racism

Church leaders in Australia are eating curry for dinner as part of a campaign against racism in the country. The “Vindaloo against Violence” campaign, launched last... 
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Pope’s visit to Britain confirmed

Pope Benedict XVI will tour Britain for four days in September in the first ever papal state visit to the UK. The Pope is coming to Britain at the invitation of the Queen, Buckingham... 
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Bishops urged to step down from House of Lords

Seven in ten Christians believe it is wrong that some Church of England bishops are given automatic seats in the House of Lords, new research has discovered. The poll, conducted... 
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Cardinal Brady denies responsibility for abuse cover-up

Cardinal Sean Brady has rejected calls for his resignation over his role in the cover-up of crimes by paedophile priest Father Brendan Smyth. Cardinal Brady, the head of the Catholic... 
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Faithless gather to celebrate atheism

Over 2,000 atheists from around the world gathered in Melbourne, Australia this week to celebrate their lack of religious faith. The Global Atheist Convention is believed to be... 
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Ecumenical and Evangelical leaders urge Christian unity

Christians of all backgrounds should work together for Christian unity, leaders of global Ecumenical and Evangelical groups claimed this week. The two leaders, Geoff Tunnicliffe,... 
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Pentecostal churches prepare for Global Day of Prayer

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