Daniel Blake
Churches to identify Europe's most urgent social challenges
Protestant churches asked to identify Europe's most pressing social challenges as part of an ongoing study to ensure the church is responding effectively to the areas of greatest need.
Iraqi Christians nervous after Archbishop's abduction
Iraq's tiny Christian community is living in fear after the abduction of a Chaldean Archbishop in Mosul, a city in the northern Nineveh province last week.
Head to church, not the bookies, on Good Friday - Methodists
The Methodist Church has expressed its sadness as high street betting shops prepare to open on Good Friday for the first time this month, ending a ban that has been in place since betting shops were first allowed in the 1960s.
Church group proposes European churches council to include Catholics
The President of the Conference of European Churches has proposed the creation of a new Council of European Churches that would include for the first time the Roman Catholic Church.
Archbishops to address immigration during Cambridge visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, and the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu will address the political and human rights issues associated with immigration during their joint visit to Cambridge this week.
Uganda's Anglicans to boycott Lambeth
The Anglican Church of Uganda has announced it will not be joining the Lambeth Conference when it takes place in London this July, citing anguish over the liberal direction of the Episcopal Church in the US.
World Council of Churches welcomes new head of Greek Church
World Council of Churches congratulates new head of the Greek Orthodox Church.
2007 a tough year for Chinese Christians - report
The persecution of Christians in China worsened in 2007, according to a new report from China Aid Association.
Government to impose higher fees for theological degrees
Controversial plans to reform university funding have indicated that people training to be priests may face a massive rise in tuition fees, according to senior clerics.
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Liverpool Holocaust memorial
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has attended a Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony in Liverpool on Sunday.
Pope calls on media to promote ethics
The Pope has spoken out against unethical behaviour in the media, and has urged media to establish 'info-ethics' as a way of maintaining ethical accountability in the industry.
Airport cancels flights for church service
An historic church is celebrating as a nearby airport has agreed to ban some of its flights on Sundays as they would disturb the church's service.
Website revamps to help Archbishops reach new audiences
Archbishops' websites undergo revamp to reach fresh audiences with their beliefs, activities and personalities.
Putin sends Christmas greetings to Orthodox believers
Russia's President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas greetings to members of the Orthodox Church as they celebrated the Russian Christmas Day on Monday.
Church of England to offer support for post-Christmas debt problems
In the aftermath of the festive period, the Church of England is shifting its focus to give support and advice to thousands of people faced with post-Christmas debt problems.
Muslim clerics warn Afghanistan president against missionaries
The President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai has been told by the country's Islamic council to stop foreign aid groups from converting locals to Christianity.