British Isles
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 14:55
Churches unite to transform communities
Christians from 18 churches are set to work together this summer to engage in community projects in the north west of England. Engage 2010 is a project 12 years in the making and building on the…
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 14:53
Desperately difficult' to unite Church over Women bishops
The Archbishop of Canterbury admitted today that it will be ‘desperately difficult’ to keep the Church of England unified in light of its schismatic vote on women bishops. In a heartfelt appeal for unity after a…
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 14:47
Blind pursuit of profit must end
The Archbishop of York has hit out at the selfish pursuit of profit and called for a return to the pursuit of social justice and generosity as a means to building a truly wealthy nation. Addressing…
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 14:45
Homosexuals and ‘religious marriage’
Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone disclosed that homosexual couples may be permitted to use ‘religious readings, music and symbols’. She said that the Government would now hold talks with those with a ‘key interest’ in the issue.…
Friday, 09 July 2010 16:52
Labour leadership candidates compete for Christian support
The Methodist Central Hall in Westminster last week saw hustings where every candidate presented themselves as motivated by firm convictions. David Miliband explained, ‘I'm not a religious person but actually I'm a person of faith’ and…
Friday, 09 July 2010 16:50
Orange Order rejects draft parades proposals
The Orange Order has rejected draft legislation for new mechanisms to deal with contentious parades. The Grand Lodge met in County Tyrone on 6 July to consider the plans. The vote was 37 against and 32…