Jenna Lyle

World Vision tells G20 not to sideline poor countries

Christian relief and development charity World Vision is telling G20 leaders not to sideline the world’s poorest countries when they meet in London for talks on the global financial crisis next week.

Vietnam police intimidating parish women and children

Police in Vietnam have reportedly been intimidating women and children in the parish of Lap Thach.

Blears announces new inter-faith week

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has announced plans for England’s first ever inter-faith week.

Hungarian churches warn of social breakdown amid financial crisis

Church leaders in Hungary have warned that the financial crisis and increasing unemployment could lead to violence and social breakdown in the country.

Fears of more violence after second Hindu leader killed in Orissa

The murder of a second Hindu fundamentalist leader in Orissa has sparked fears of a fresh wave of violence.

Sri Lanka's bishops call for prayer and fasting for religious freedom

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has called for national day of prayer, fasting and abstinence in opposition to an anti-conversion law coming up for vote in the country's parliament.

Carlisle churchgoers want Fairtrade for British farmers

Churchgoers in the Diocese of Carlisle have passed a ‘British Fairtrade’ resolution in a show of support for local farmers.

Service celebrates 200th anniversary of Braille inventor

Around 450 people gathered on Saturday at St. Martin-in-the-fields Church in London to celebrate the bicentenary of Louis Braille, the Frenchman who created the Braille alphabet used by blind and partially sighted people around the world.

Muslim militiaman turned missionary spreading peace of Christ

Hicham Chehab is a missionary with a difference. A Lebanese-born Muslim, he took up arms with his brother during the Lebanese Civil War between Christians and Muslims. His brother was killed by Christians and he himself still bears the scar of an attack by Christians. Despite this he says the teachings of Jesus led him to a life of spreading the peace of the Gospel.

Hope08 makes significant impact

A report by the theology think tank Theos has found that more than 80 per cent of the churches, groups and individuals taking part in Hope08 last year believe the movement made a tangible difference to their communities.

Diocese of London announces new Archdeacon

The rector of St Bride’s Fleet Street, Canon David Meara, is to succeed the Venerable Peter Delaney when he retires from his post as the Archdeacon of London in June.

BBC's 'The Passion' sent to 400 secondary schools

The Scottish Bible Society has sent out copies of the BBC's 'The Passion' on DVD to more than 400 secondary schools in Scotland.

Iraqi Christian refugees arrive in Germany

Around 120 Christian refugees from Iraq arrived in Germany on Thursday in search of a better and safer future away from the turmoil of their home country.

Anglicans struggling with visa restrictions

It has been revealed that two women theologians from Pakistan and Tanzania were unable to gain entry to the UK for the first conference for Anglican women theological educators held earlier this year.

Iraqi Christians still face persecution

Nearly six years since the beginning of the war in Iraq, Iraqi’s are increasingly saying that their country is becoming a safe place to live, according to a recent survey. For Christians, however, the daily threat of violent attacks means these are still uncertain times.

Bishop prays for peaceful future on St Patrick’s Day

The Bishop of Down and Dromore is praying for a peaceful future for Ireland on St Patrick’s Day.