Jenna Lyle

Poll finds most people support right to wear cross at work

Premier Christian Radio poll finds "overwhelming" support for right to wear cross at work.

Coalition puts climate change on agenda

Development agencies and environmental groups are mobilising thousands of people to press for a strong commitment to climate change from the main political parties.

Christian nurse disappointed with 'no discrimination' ruling

A Christian nurse says she is “disappointed” after a tribunal ruled that she could not wear her crucifix necklace to work.

Voting is a ‘Christian duty’ – Welsh bishops

Welsh bishops have greeted confirmation of the general election on May 6 with a reminder to Christians that voting is a “Christian duty”.

Countdown to elections begins

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has confirmed May 6 as the day the nation will decide whether he and the Labour Party are to stay in power for another term or cede leadership of the nation to the Conservatives for the first time in 13 years.

Christians told to vote according to conscience

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey is among 30 senior Christian leaders urging Christians of all denominations to vote according to their conscience in the approaching general election.

Opposition is not same as persecution, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to call upon British Christians to remember what the cross stands for in their faith and refrain from equating opposition to their faith to the physical persecution suffered by believers in other countries.

Celebrate God in the here and now, says Methodist President

The President of the Methodist Conference is inviting Christians to celebrate the risen Lord and his love in action in their lives today.

Archbishop apologises for Catholic Church remarks

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after saying that the Catholic Church in Ireland had lost all credibility as a result of the child abuse scandal.

Voting can advance God’s Kingdom, says bishop

The Bishop of Blackburn is encouraging Christians to make the most of the opportunity to vote in the approaching general election.

Embattled Pope looks to Jesus' teaching on non-retaliation

Pope Benedict draws inspiration from Jesus' lessons on turning the other cheek as he continues to face criticism over his handling of child abuse within the Church.

Scottish church leaders denounce plans to replace nuclear weapons

The leaders of Scotland’s main denominations have condemned the Scottish Government’s plans to renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme.

Archbishop tells church leaders to witness ‘boldly and clearly’

Christians facing threats or even death can find hope in Christ's resurrection, while Christians in comfortable societies must pray for those suffering for their faith.

CARE welcomes penalties for forced prostitution

CARE has welcomed a new law making it a criminal offence to pay for sex with someone who has been forced into prostitution.

Cathedrals expect thousands to mark Jesus' death and resurrection

Cathedrals across England are anticipating a bumper turnout this Easter after new figures from the Church of England out this week showed a sizable increase in the number of worshippers attending cathedral services.

Church backs call to end detention of child asylum seekers

The Catholic Church is the latest organisation to come out in support of a campaign to end the detention of families seeking sanctuary in Britain.