Anne Thomas

India refuses to return Mother Teresa’s remains to Albania

India has refused a request from the Albanian government for the return of Mother Teresa’s remains.

Pastor fears church will lose members after noise complaints

A south London church pastor fears for the future of his church after being told by the local council to reduce the volume of its worship.

Stop the Traffik and UN launch new freedom campaign

Stop the Traffik and the UN are looking to mobilise young people in the global campaign to end human trafficking.

Opinion divided over Church of England’s women bishops proposals

Feelings are mixed among members of the Church of England over plans to curtail the powers of women bishops.

Archbishop supports anti-racism campaign

The Archbishop of York has thrown his weight behind a campaign to end racism.

Oasis College launches new undergraduate ministry courses

The higher education provider set up by Steve Chalke's Oasis group of charities has commissioned three new undergraduate courses.

New aeroplane aids Papua New Guinea Bible translation

Wycliffe Bible Translators' work in Papua New Guinea received a welcome boost last week with the arrival of a new Kodiak aircraft.

Westminster Diocese wants to give young people 'sense' of church

The Catholic Diocese of Westminster says it hopes new proposals will help young people cope with the challenges of adolescence and discern their true vocation.

UK churches challenged to tackle HIV and Aids

HIV and Aids workers are visiting churches in the UK to encourage them to tackle the pandemic.

Church is ‘cautiously optimistic’ over HIV breakthrough

The Church of Scotland says it is “cautiously optimistic” following reports of a breakthrough in the search for a cure to HIV.

Tearfund highlights water and sanitation crisis in Manchester

Tearfund campaigners will gather around a giant water cooler in Manchester on Wednesday to highlight the plight of millions of people who live without access to clean water.

Australian PM backs poverty Bible

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has expressed his support for a Bible that highlights verses dealing specifically with poverty.

Christians ‘vital’ for Middle East peace

The head of the Palestinian Bible Society believes Christians are “vital” to bringing peace to Israel and Palestine.

Scottish charity to print Bibles for China’s poorest

The Scottish Bible Society has launched an appeal for funds to help print Bibles and provide medical care for some of China’s poorest communities.

Fallen fireman remembered in church service

Church service honours the fireman who died tackling a blaze at a pub in Edinburgh in July.

Organist seeks to make London happy with music

A church organist hopes to make London happy with music when he takes to the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square this Sunday.