Jenna Lyle

World celebrates Christmas

Thousands of pilgrims overcame checkpoints and tight security to celebrate Christmas with a mass last night in the birthplace of Christ, Bethlehem.

Hong Kong Cardinal to step down early next year

The outspoken head of Hong Kong’s Catholic Church, Cardinal Joseph Zen, announced on Wednesday plans to retire early next year.

Financial collapse may be as significant as fall of Berlin Wall

The collapse of major banks and financial institutions may have as great an impact on the world as the fall of the Berlin Wall, says the Bishop of Gibraltar.

Scottish Bible Society to mark 200th anniversary

2009 sees the Scottish Bible Society’s 200th anniversary and the historic organisation is seizing the opportunity to spread God’s Word to even more people.

CAP welcomes call for end to asylum seeker destitution

Church Action on Poverty has welcomed a new report that calls for an end to the enforced destitution of asylum seekers.

Archbishop tells society to cherish children

The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has called on people to value all children and do their part to nurture a wholesome family life.

Christian Aid: EU has ‘failed the world’ on climate change

Christian Aid has accused European leaders of “betraying the world” by failing to adopt an EU plan to tackle climate.

Cherie Blair defends pro-life credentials

Cherie Blair insisted on Friday that she supports the Catholic Church’s position on the right to life.

Barnabas Fund appeals to Christians to help suffering brothers and sisters

The head of Barnabas Fund has appealed to Christians to help believers who are suffering this Christmas.

Climate change, urbanisation and 'moral failure' on Lausanne agenda

Climate change, urbanisation and the "moral failure" of evangelicals will feature high on the agenda of Lausanne's major 2010 gathering in Cape Town.

Kazakhstan under fire over new religion law

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has hit out at a "harsh" new law passed by Kazakhstan’s parliament which it warns "seriously restricts" freedom of religion or belief.

Taize helps young Africans build trust

Thousands of young African Christians gathered in Nairobi last week for five days of worship, prayer and exploring God’s calling on their lives.

Military campaign creating no-go zones for aid workers in Afghanistan

Christian Aid has warned that the US-led military campaign in Afghanistan is creating no-go zones for aid workers.

Church must overcome taboos to win fight against HIV, says charity

If churches are to play an effective role in the fight against HIV and Aids, they need to first tackle their own taboos, says Christian HIV and Aids charity ACET.

Christ brings hope for the hopeless, says Salvation Army captain

Jesus loved the misfits, says Salvation Army Captain Steven Turner.

Senior Welsh clergy and police call time on binge-drinking

Archbishop of Wales and Welsh police join forces in clampdown on nation's binge drinking culture.