Anne Thomas
Christians still giving despite downturn, says book ministry
Christians are still giving generously in spite of the economic downturn, says Speaking Volumes.
Gospel for Asia missionaries beaten by mob
Two Indian missionaries have been beaten by an anti-Christian mob in the state of Himacha Pradesh.
Harare bishop confronts riot police in church
The Anglican Bishop of Harare, Sebastian Bakare, was forced to deal with riot police trying to disrupt last Sundayâs service. The service was the first to have a full congregation in recent years, as violence by government forces against Anglicans has forced many away from the church.
New immigration rules leave Christians confused
New immigration rules mean that foreign Christian musicians and missionaries to the UK could be deported if they are not sponsored by a licensed organisation and obtain the necessary visas.
Christians condemn proposals to transplant aborted baby organs
Christians have reacted with horror to a suggestion by an Oxford professor that the organs of aborted foetuses should be used in organ transplants for the seriously ill.
Northern Ireland peace vigils draw thousands
Thousands of people have joined in peace vigils across Northern Ireland, sending a clear message to republican dissidents that they are against violence.
Christians still being attacked in Orissa, warns Archbishop
Attacks against Christians in Orissa are continuing despite reassurances from the Indian Government of greater security, warns the Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar.
Christians hit out at Mugabe's party
The Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (ZCA) has criticised Zanu PF, the party of President Robert Mugabe, of showing âbad faithâ in its efforts to work in a unity government with the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).
Concerns EU law will open 'Pandora's box' of lawsuits against Christians
Proposed legislation from the EU could open the way for atheists to sue organisations that hang crosses or crucifixes in their buildings.
MDGs hang on empowerment of women, says YMCA
The equality of women is crucial to fulfilling the Millennium Development Goals to halve global poverty by 2015, says the World Alliance of YMCAs.
Jade Goody christened in hospital
Terminally ill Jade Goody and her two sons were christened on Saturday in a low key ceremony at the Royal Marsden Hospital chapel.
Italy's believers told to give up text messages this Lent
The Catholic Church has called on believers in Italy to give up text messaging for Lent, as well as abstaining from forms of virtual entertainment and socialising such as TV, iPods and Facebook.
Anglican women commit to spreading 'whole Gospel'
A group of 35 Anglican women theological educators from across the globe have affirmed their commitment to promote theological education for women in order to spread âthe whole Gospelâ.
Archbishop warns of rise of BNP during economic crisis
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has warned that the financial crisis could make the UK more vulnerable to political extremism and the rise of parties like the British National Party (BNP).
Historic Plymouth church given minster status
A church in Plymouth is to be given minster status, more than 50 years after it was rebuilt following its destruction in the Second World War.
Most Britons reject creationism and intelligent design, says survey
Theology think-tank Theos has conducted a survey which suggests that 80 per cent of people in the UK disbelieve creationism and intelligent design, which state that God created man in the last 10,000 years. However it also showed that nearly half the population believe that Christianity and evolution do not clash.