Brian Hutt

Gospel for Asia fears Nepal’s draft constitution could threaten religious freedom

Gospel for Asia concerned by proposed ban on activities encouraging conversion in Nepal.

Bishop hits out at selfish leadership

The church is not here to be a 'private religious club', says Bishop of Lichfield.

New figures reveal changing shape of Methodist Church

New figures from the Methodist Church have revealed the diverse nature of its congregations today.

Scientists say strong wind may be behind Red Sea parting

Scientists think freak weather conditions may have caused parting of the Red Sea rather than divine intervention.

Black church leaders call for more humane treatment of mentally ill

Black church leaders and mental health campaigners have urged mental health carers to find alternatives to the use of police restraint on patients after the recent death of a mentally ill student.

Christians seek Pakistan debt cancellation

A group of South Asian Christians in Britain is pressing for the cancellation of Pakistan’s international debts as the recovery from this summer’s devastating floods looks set to run into years.

Churches form coalition at party conferences

Five Churches have formed a coalition to raise their shared concerns with the three main parties during conference season.

New website launched to mark 350th anniversary of Book of Common Prayer

The Prayer Book Society has launched a new website ahead of yearlong celebrations in 2012 to mark the 350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.

Tearfund says governments must be held to account on MDGs

Christian development agency Tearfund says world leaders must make “real progress” at the UN summit on the Millennium Development Goals this week.

Pope expresses ‘sorrow and shame’ over child abuse

The Pope apologised again for the Catholic Church’s handling of child abuse in a meeting with victims yesterday.

Church body to launch new inter-religious health partnership

The World Council of Churches' new inter-religious health partnership will seek to raise awareness of the health needs of women and children in developing countries.

CSW welcomes one-day ceasefire in Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says Karen National Union's ceasefire is an "important sign of respect" for the International Day of Peace on September 21.

Scottish Bible Society helps children caught up in Jamaican gangland violence

Group launches new campaign to raise funds for pastors to support children affected by gangland violence.

Parents fear media and marketing is making children too sexually aware

A new report from Mothers’ Union has laid bare the concerns of many parents in the UK over the sexualisation of their children by mass marketing and the media.

Church of Scotland backs campaign calling for fair education for all

Church of Scotland convener says the educational gap between rich and poor is "unacceptable".

Bishop hopes Pope’s visit will boost confidence of Catholics

The Catholic Church's mission bishop wants to see "renewal" among Britain's Catholics following the Pope's visit next week.