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Exorcist pens new 'Downton Abbey'

Former punk rocker turned exorcist and author GP Taylor has been named as the writer of a major new TV show called Jericho Bay - which is being touted as an American ‘Downton Abbey’.

July 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Tom Cruise - Mission: Franciscan?

Hollywood favourite Tom Cruise has hit the headlines again, after his impending divorce brought his membership of the controversial Church of Scientology back into public view. But few realise that before choosing Scientology, Cruise considered a Franciscan vocation.

July 9th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Five top Christian tweeters

In this Follow Friday special, we list five Christians in the UK Twittersphere who are helping to inform faith fuelled conversations.

July 6th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

On a mission from God: Rome and The Blues Brothers

‘We’re on a mission from God’ the classic line from the cult 1980s film ‘The Blues Brothers’ has found favour in an unlikely place – the Vatican.

July 3rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Dutch Back Christian Rival to 50 Shades of Grey

As 50 Shades of Grey hits record breaking figures again this week, many Christians have expressed strong feelings against the book. But now one Dutch publisher thinks it's found an alternative from the Christian genre that's just as edgy.

June 29th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Walking the line - stuntman relies on prayer

A daredevil tightrope walker, who became the first person to cross the Niagra Falls on a high-wire, has described how constant prayer kept him going during the amazing feat.

June 28th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Playstation worship - church embraces gaming

A Cathedral Canon who introduced a video game into liturgical worship, says that Playstations are to the church of today, what Pipe Organs were to the Christians of the Middle Ages.

June 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Does Catholic dubstep have the X Factor?

The Catholic church has turned to dubstep in an effort to win the hearts and minds of the young, and found itself going head to head with Popstar Cheryl Cole.

May 28th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

An eternal flame? How sports star 'lost' God

World Champion Triple Jumper Jonathan Edwards once had a faith that burned as brightly, and as publicly as the Olympic flame, but after he lost his faith in 2007, many are asking - will he find it again?

May 28th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Damien Hirst: spirituality for the masses?

Damien Hirst is bringing the concept of the spiritual to a place where people don’t expect to encounter it. A recent visit to the Tate Modern exhibition showing many of Hirst’s masterpieces confirmed how important religion is to his art.

May 24th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Singing friar snags historic record deal

A young Franciscan friar dubbed 'the voice from Assisi, has become the first member of his order to sign a major record deal.

May 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

N.T. Wright as you've never heard him before

Bishop Tom Wright is a man of many accomplishments, the author of many books and now holder of a prestigious academic post, and even a leftfield contender for Archbishop of Canterbury. But can he sing?

May 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

God loves a trier?

After having been sent off in Sunday’s dramatic title decider against Manchester City which saw City snatch two late goals to win their first title for 44 years, controversial QPR skipper Joey Barton managed to bring God into things.

May 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Hefin Rhys Jones

2012 Summer Festivals and Conferences

Our indispensable guide to the summer's most exciting and inspirational festivals and conferences.

May 15th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Movie review: Mary & Max

In a world drowning under the weight of the latest movie-making technology (which if you say it with a deep gristly voice, sounds like the start of a movie trailer), 3D animated movies and larger than life headache inducing cgi robots, it’s a breath of fresh air to find a movie such as Mary & Max.

May 3rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Gaz Gibbons

God gave rock and roll to who?

Over the years many rockers have found religion – so here is our pick of the pops - the top ten believers who are more at home in leathers than sweaters, and more likely to site the influence of AC DC than Graham Kendrick.

May 1st, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Russell Crowe to star as Noah

He's best known for his roles in Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind, but now Academy Award winning actor Russell Crowe landed the role of Noah in a movie adaptation of the Biblical story of Noah's Ark.

April 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Fairtrade and the church: is it fair enough?

After more than a decade of Fairtrade, has the movement which set out to change lives and livelihoods for the better even come close to achieving its goals? There is a growing range of ways in which ethically-sourced products are labelled on supermarket shelves. How can we be sure we are doing th...

April 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Hands off Humperdinck! Terror claim dismissed

Eurovision organisers have moved to quash claims that Catholic crooner Englebert Humperdinck could become a terrorist target, when he performs in Azerbaijan.

April 26th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Pienaar keeps God in the football spotlight

Steven Pienaar’s late equalizer for Everton in their thrilling 4-4 draw with Man Utd this weekend, not only kept Man City’s title hopes alive but also kept God in the footballing spotlight.

April 24th, 2012 - Posted & Written by