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Tony Blair Says His Idea to End Address with "God Bless Britain" Was Met with Criticism

By UCN on May 16, 2012 9:05 AM

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair lectures during his book launch and press conference of the Chinese Edition of A Journey by Tony Blair at Kempinski Hotel on August 30, 2011 in Beijing, China. (ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images AsiaPac)

Tony Blair has disclosed that he once wanted to end an address to the nation with the words "God bless Britain".

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Muslim Director Says BBC's "Songs of Praise" Will Remain Christian

By UCN on May 16, 2012 8:59 AM

Aaqil Ahmed said that although the average age of Songs of Praise viewers was now 65 it was still drawing in huge audiences

Songs of Praise is to remain Christian despite calls for it to be turned it into a multifaith programme, the BBC's first Muslim head of religion has pledged.

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Syrian Christians Live In Uneasy Alliance with Bashar Assad's Regime

By UCN on May 16, 2012 8:53 AM

A Syrian Christian man stands at the entrance to a monastery in Mishtaya, Syria on Dec. 25, 2011. (AFP/Getty Images)

Hani Sarhan is a Christian who says none of his relatives works with Bashar Assad's regime or has anything to do with it.

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Battling Cancer, Hugo Chavez Turns to Jesus Christ for Inspiration

By UCN on May 9, 2012 7:35 AM

In this July 4, 2011 file photo, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez kisses a crucifix as he greets supporters from a balcony in Miraflores presidential palace, after returning from Cuba where he underwent cancer surgery, in Caracas, Venezuela. (Ariana Cubillos, File/ Associated Press)

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has spent much of his career praising the socialist ideas of famed atheists such as Karl Marx and Fidel Castro. Now in the thick of a prolonged battle against cancer, however, the leftist leader is drawing inspiration more than ever from a spiritual leader: Jesus Christ.

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Christian Canadian Student Allowed to Return to School After Jesus T-Shirt Controversy

By UCN on May 8, 2012 8:43 AM

William and his father John Swinimer leave Forest Heights Community School in Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, on Monday, May 7, 2012 wearing his "Life is Wasted Without Jesus" T-shirt. (Mike Dembeck/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

William Swinimer returned to school Monday wearing the same T-shirt that led to his suspension and aroused a debate on religious freedom, but was abruptly pulled from class by his Bible-waving father who said his son would not take part in a discussion on tolerance.

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Religious Symbols Banned from "Faith" Badges Designed for Chaplains at 2012 London Games

By UCN on May 7, 2012 7:42 AM

BBC drama Twenty Twelve starring (L-R) Jessica Hynes, Philip Arditti, Hugh Bonneville and Neil Edmond (BBC)

Religious symbols have been banned from a "faith" badge designed for chaplains at the London Games in case they cause offence.

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UK Anglican Preacher Banned from the Pulpit for Opposing Same-Sex Marriage

By UCN on May 5, 2012 4:40 PM

Peter Gowlland and his family in October 2006

An Anglican lay preacher has been banned from the pulpit after encouraging parishioners to oppose against gay marriage - in line with official Church teaching.

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Archbishop Calls for Catholics to Join with Muslims, Jews to Fight Gay Marriage

By UCN on May 2, 2012 5:22 AM

The new Nuncio with Archbishop Nichols

The Pope's representative in Britain has urged Roman Catholic leaders to form a united front with their Muslim and Jewish counterparts to oppose gay marriage.

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Report Measures Countries With Most And Least Belief In God Around The World

By UCN on April 30, 2012 9:32 AM

A new report measures the strength of people's belief in God in 30 countries around the world, and how those beliefs have changed over time.

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Libya Issues Law Banning Parties Based on Religious Principles

By UCN on April 25, 2012 8:28 AM

Libya's ruling National Transitional Council issued a new law Wednesday that bans parties based on religious principles, the council spokesman said. The surprise move was denounced by Islamists organizing to compete in upcoming elections.

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