Chorlton's canonised Catholic
Inside St Ambrose RC Church in Chorlton-cum-Hardy lies the jawbone of Edward Barlow, whose martyrdom saw him become Saint Ambrose Barlow.

EDL demo: the right to protest?
Was the protest in Manchester against Islamic extremism an expression of free speech? Or did it incite religious hatred?

A parting gift to the future
If charity begins at home, why leave money to charity? Cancer Research UK looks to inspire more people to make a gift in their will.

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PM apology after Turing petition
Gordon Brown says he is sorry for the "appalling" way World War II code-breaker Alan Turing was treated for being gay.

Anne Frank... and you
An exhibition at Manchester Cathedral considers what the story of WWII diarist Anne Frank means to the modern world.

Rev Ian's sermon from the mouse
A Manchester church is celebrating after winning an award for its website's virtual vicar.

Bishop of Hulme post to be axed
The post of Bishop of Hulme is to be axed after the current Bishop steps down this summer.

'On the road' to enlightenment
Dr David Stott aka Lama Jampa Thaye reveals how America's cult writer Jack Kerouac set him on the right path to Buddhism.

The beauty of the Hidden Gem
How the beauty of St Mary's Roman Catholic Church has earned it the nickname of the Hidden Gem.

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New home for church's rare books
A collection of ancient books, including a rare hymn book, is given to the John Rylands Library.

The 'atheist with ethics'
Manchester humanist John Coss discusses a way of life based on reason instead of religion.