Daniel Blake
Church welcomes Royal Mail's return to Christmas-themed stamps
The Church of England has welcomed the Royal Mail's return to a religious theme for its 2007 Christmas stamps following 2006's 'Winter Wonderland' theme.
Archbishop calls for age of criminal responsibility to be raised
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Dr Rowan Williams has called for the Government to raise the age of criminal responsibility.
Christian author reveals 'disillusioned' Iranians are turning to Jesus Christ
A new book reveals that many people in Iran are turning to Christianity, and pleads the case for a greater tolerance towards the country despite its much criticised nuclear programme.
Jesse Jackson to promote racial justice to Britain's churches
World famous American civil rights campaigner, the Rev Jesse Jackson has been invited to London and Oxford to engage with Britain's churches in the fight for racial justice.
Christian foster parents no longer forced to promote homosexuality
A committed Christian foster couple who were told they would have to give up their foster son following their refusal to sign an Equality policy, which forbids discrimination on the grounds of homosexuality, have won the right to have their personal convictions and conscientious objections recognised.
Rogue US church fined $10.9m for military funeral protest
The 'God Hates America' cult, famous for its merciless protests at some of the most inappropriate occasions imaginable, have been ordered to pay nearly US$11 million in damages to relatives of a US Marine, after its members cheered his death at his funeral.
Anglican Diocese of California offers backing to gay blessings
The Episcopal Diocese of California has given authorisation for the use of three trial rites for the blessing of same-sex unions.
Low-key service to mark six months since Madeleine's disappearance
On Saturday, the family of missing Madeleine McCann will hold a church service to mark six months since she was last seen in the Algarve resort of Praia da Luz.
Emergency church schools meeting to discuss proposed closures
Church officials have arranged a meeting in Shropshire today, to discuss radical changes which will affect dozens of primary schools.
Christian party criticises Labour's 'anti-family' policies
The Christian Peoples Alliance is challenging the primary conclusions of a report published today which claims that thousands of children are being left at home alone while their parents work because of a shortage of child care places.
Christian Peoples Alliance to demand Council block London Mega-Mosque
The leader of the Christian Peoples Alliance group, Cllr Alan Craig is set to challenge the executive Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales, to arrange compulsory purchase of the Olympics mega-mosque site in east London.
Christian magistrate awaits appeal judgment over gay adoption case
The Christian magistrate who was forced to resign he was refused exemption from cases which may result in the placement of a child in a same sex household is awaiting judgment following his appeal at the Employment Appeal Tribunal on Monday 22 October.
Christian foster couple forced to give up son over gay equality laws
A committed Christian couple have been told they will not be reregistered as foster carers and will have to give up their foster son following their refusal to sign an Equality policy which forbids discrimination on the grounds of homosexuality.
Outcry as boy rejected bus pass for not being baptised
A Durham boy has been refused a bus pass because he has not been baptised as a Roman Catholic. Elliott Stewart, 11, was denied a free pass to St Leonard's School in Durham because local council rules state that a child and at least one of his parents must be a baptised Catholic to qualify for subsidised travel to a faith school.
Faith-based universities told to clarify 'Christian ethos' to employees
Universities in Britain with Church of England foundations have been told to highlight their Christian beliefs to make it easier to discipline or dismiss people working for them should they openly express ideas that contradict core principles.
British Catholic leaders call for 'change of attitude' towards abortions
The heads of the Roman Catholic Church in England, Wales and Scotland warned yesterday that abortion robs everyone of their future.