Christian Headlines

Anglican bishops in a "secret Vatican summit" Senior Church of England bishops have held secret talks with Vatican officials to discuss the crisis in the Anglican communion over gays and women bishops.

boys disciplined for 'refusing to pray to Allah' Two schoolboys were allegedly disciplined after refusing to kneel down and "pray to Allah" during a religious education lesson.

Church to target young people for priesthood The Church of England is to launch a national campaign at this weekend's General Synod to encourage more young people to consider training to become priests.

God TV to broadcast the Hillsong Conference Over the past two years GOD TV (www.god.tv) has broadcast more Christian events from around the world than any other network, offering UK viewers a feast of unique international programming.

Archbishop Williams warns rebels over split The Archbishop of Canterbury has rounded on rebel Anglicans seeking to bypass his authority over issues such as homosexuality and women priests.

Government witch hunt over UK Faith schools Faith schools are being undermined by a Government-backed "witch hunt", according to a new report.

Conservative Anglicans dont want a break up Conservative Anglican leaders meeting at a rebel summit expressed frustration with the church's leadership on Thursday but indicated that an outright schism might be avoided.

Sports Headlines

After 24 years a British Wimbledon champion Laura Robson's Wimbledon debut came to a fairytale end as she defeated Thailand's Noppawan Lertcheewakarn 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to claim the girls' singles title.

Briton Laura Robson makes Wimbledon final British teenager Laura Robson has become the first girl to win a place in Wimbledon junior finals for 24 years – but was more concerned about what she will wear to the Champions Ball.

Murrays roller-coaster battle to quarter-final It was the day Andy Murray took over from Tim Henman as the British public's tormentor in chief.

Andy Murray through to fourth round in style It was just like old times. A Brit through to the second week of Wimbledon and a hill packed with spectators glued to a giant TV screen wondering whether the country's 72-year wait for an heir to Fred Perry could soon be over.

Murray moves on up in style into last 32 draw Perhaps the only time there was any doubt about yesterday's Centre Court proceedings, as Andy Murray eased into the third round of Wimbledon, came with the interlude between the last shot of the match and the handshake at the net.

Andy Murray starts well with a straight sets win Andy Murray safely negotiated his opening match at Wimbledon, but not without some nervous moments against wily Frenchman Fabrice Santoro.

Man United: 80 million transfer fee for Ronaldo Real Madrid are prepared to smash the world transfer record with an £80 million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo after the Spanish club's manager, Bernd Schuster, said they would "pay whatever it takes" to lure the Portuguese winger from Old Trafford.

Business Headlines

Fresh Expressions birthing new forms of church The Fresh Expressions movement in the Church of England and the Methodist Church is built on firm biblical, theological and sociological foundations, concludes a book of essays answering the big questions about the idea of a mission-shaped church launched by Church House Publishing today on Tuesday.

Suffolk Bird flu outbreak is deadly H5N1 strain An outbreak of bird flu on a Suffolk farm is the deadly H5N1 form of the virus, Defra confirmed today.

New "UK Christian youth magazine" launches STREETBRAND, a Christian youth culture magazine that originally made an appearance in 2004, has re-launched this week with a fresher look and a new direction.