Daniel Blake
World in Shock as North Korea Claims Successful Nuclear Test
North Korea has defied international warnings and carried out its first testing of a nuclear weapon. The nuclear test was said to have been carried out underground, and reports from North Korea are touting it as a "success"...
World Ecumenical Church Head Leads Congratulations as Tutu turns 75
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has offered a summary of the "positive influence" that Archbishop Desmond Tutu has had on the works of the WCC as well as the global ecumenical movement.
Christian Solidarity Worldwide Appoints Jonathan Aitkin as Honorary President
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has announced its new Honorary President this week to be Jonathan Aitken. The former Cabinet Minister, who is also an author, journalist and graduate in theology...
Church Omits 'Obey' from Marriage Vows to Tackle Domestic Abuse
A Church of England report has stated that traditional vows taken in wedding ceremonies, in which the bride promises to "obey" her husband, could be used by some men to justify domestic violence...
World Ecumenical Body to Continue Pastoral Accompaniment of 'Cuban Five' Relatives
The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has reported that the organisation will continue to offer pastoral accompaniment to the relatives of a group of imprisoned people known as the 'Cuban Five'...
Open Doors Warns of Increasing Attacks Against Iraq's Christian Community
Open Doors UK, an international charity serving persecuted Christians in 60 countries, has warned last week of a sharp upturn in violence against Christians in Iraq. The surge in attacks has coincided with the Muslim festival of Ramadan...
Former Conservative Party Leader's Son Refused Ordination by Church of England
Nick Howard, the son of former Conservative Party leader, Michael Howard, has spoken out about his rejection from being ordained by the Church of England.
Archbishop Williams to Lead Farewell Service for Robin Eames
The longest-serving Primate in the worldwide Anglican Church, Dr Robin Eames, will be given a special farewell by Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams...
Somali Christian Refugees in Kenya Face Increasing Persecution
Somali Christian refugees in Kenya continue to face increasing attacks from Somali groups and struggle to receive adequate assistance to survive, according to reports received by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)...
Methodist Church Launches Online Spirituality Resources
The Methodist Church has launched a new website, designed as a labyrinth, to invite Christians to come and find out more about spirituality. Working with David Webster, the Methodist Church's
Next UN Security Council Head Likely to be Korean
The UN Security Council has agreed that the successor to Secretary-General Kofi Annan will be chosen by the end of October. The announcement has sparked rumours over who could be elected to...
Christians Challenge Ethics as Scientists Create Stem Cell from Dead Embryo
The Prince Felipe Research Centre in Spain has claimed that scientists have created an entire stem cell from a dead embryo, according to a medical journal. A research team has joined up with Dr Donald Landry...
Global Mission Network Focuses on Reconciliation
Reconciliation was the core theme at a lecture on post-apartheid South Africa organised by the Global Mission Network recently. Addressing the issue, Professor Piet Meiring...
Oasis Trust Celebrates 21st Anniversary with Plans for London Mission Network Centre
Oasis Trust has marked the 21st Anniversary since its establishment, with a celebration at Church.co.uk in Waterloo, London on 23 September...
Blair Issues Call for Tolerance and Unity in Final Labour Conference Address
Prime Minister Tony Blair has given his final Labour Party Conference speech as leader, Tuesday 26 September, and has urged the party to unite and move forward together...
Swedish Church and Mission Church in Ecumenical Agreement
An ecumenical agreement between the Swedish Church and the Swedish Mission Church is being proposed in the Swedish church annual council.