Daniel Blake
Royal fiancée renounces Catholic faith
The fiancée of a member of the Royal Family has renounced her Catholic faith, which effectively allows her future husband to stay in line to the throne.
Gay bishop: God would be 'disappointed' with Rowan Williams
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has been accused of failing to fully tackle critics over the appointment of the first openly gay Anglican bishop.
Kenya's churches told to be part of healing process
The head of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) told 400 Reformed Church leaders to be part of the healing of their nation, in a visit to the strife-torn country last week.
Society still needs religion, says Archbishop
Interest in spirituality may be on the rise, but traditional religions still have a crucial role to play in a genuinely plural society, the Archbishop of Canterbury said in a lecture at Westminster Cathedral last night.
Carter courts controversy as he meets Hamas leaders
Former US President Jimmy Carter is to meet Hamas leaders this week in spite of criticism from both the US and Israeli Governments.
Hybrid embryos cross the line, say Churches
Churches have expressed their regret over the creation of part-animal part-human hybrids by researchers at the University of Newcastle this week.
NATO seeks solace for Ukraine and Georgia
NATO leaders will seek ways to console Ukraine and Georgia at a summit on Thursday after failing to agree to open the door of the Western military alliance to the former Soviet republics.
CofE bishops press for a greener EU budget
As the European Commission continues its consultation on the EU Budget, bishops in the Church of England are pushing for a greener budget that will take as its basis the biblical principle of stewardship.
Church body denounces Dutch anti-Koran film
Global ecumenical body the World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned a provocative new film released by a Dutch parliamentarian in which he accuses the Koran of inciting violence.
Teachers push for end to single-faith state schools
The National Union of Teachers (NUT) launched radical new proposals on Tuesday to make space for preachers, imams, and rabbis in state schools as an alternative to the creation of more single-faith schools.
'Death is overcome' - Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, challenged people in his Easter sermon on Sunday to accept the inevitability of death but also to receive the newness of life after death that only God can give.
Learn lessons of Iraq, say Methodists
On the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq by US and UK forces, the Methodist Church has spoken out against the war in Iraq and its devastating human cost.
Thousands celebrate Palm Sunday in Jerusalem
Thousands of pilgrims have celebrated Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, which marks the beginning of Passion Week.
Iraqi archbishop laid to rest by mourners
Mourners have laid to rest on Friday a Chaldean Catholic archbishop known as a "man of peace beloved by all Iraqis", after he was found dead following a kidnapping.
McCain to talk security on Europe and Mideast trip
Republican presidential candidate John McCain says he will emphasise national security issues from Afghanistan to global climate change on a visit to Europe and the Middle East next week.
Forced marriage 'morally and legally wrong' - Church of England
Forced marriage is "morally and legally wrong", the Church of England's Mission and Public Affairs Council said on Monday in response to a Home Office consultation on 'marriage to partners from overseas'.