Jenna Lyle

Christians to send Advent peace messages to Bethlehem

The World Council of Churches is asking Christians to send prayers and messages of peace to the birthplace of Jesus this Christmas.

Christians struggle to reach Congo refugees

Mission Aviation Fellowship says its efforts to reach thousands of refugees in Congo have been seriously hampered by ongoing fighting between government troops and rebel forces and the almost non-existent road networks in some parts of the country.

African leaders called to protect life and democracy in Zimbabwe

Six global ecumenical bodies have called on African leaders to protect the rights of Zimbabweans to life, dignity and democracy.

World leaders reject violence in God's name

World leaders have concluded a major UN conference on inter-faith relations by rejecting acts of terrorism and violence against civilians committed in the name of religion.

African faith leaders say Congo crisis is preventable

A pan-African group of leaders said on Wednesday that renewed fighting between government forces and rebels in Congo could be prevented if signatories to peace agreements honoured their commitments.

Faithbook poll finds more people praying in economic downturn

A poll by Faithbook on Facebook has found that more people are turning to God in prayer to help them through the global financial crisis.

Church wants Government to work with Eco-Congregations on climate change

The Church of Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to make better use of what it believes to be a hitherto untapped resource in the battle against global warming - the church.

Lucas Lent pack to help believers sing in times of trouble

Jeff Lucas hopes his new Lent resource pack will help Christians keep singing in the rain and "dancing in the downpour" amid the global financial crisis.

Kaka declares God's love to fellow Brazilians

Brazilian football superstar and Fifa world player of the year, Kaka, will tell his home country of the love of God in a major televised outreach by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Royal Mail Christmas stamps feature religious and secular images

The Royal Mail issued its Christmas collection for 2008 on Tuesday, featuring for the first time religious and secular images.

Archbishop tells consumers to 'buy British'

The Archbishop of York has issued a call to consumers to "buy British, buy locally and buy direct from farmers".

Christian counsellor urges compulsory purchase of 'mega-mosque' site

Christian counsellor urges Newham mayor to begin the process for the compulsory purchase of land being used illegally by a controversial Islamic sect to run a mosque.

Most Brits would vote Obama - poll

Barack Obama would win by a landslide in the US presidential election next month if the results were down to British voters.

Cardinal speaks out on 'barbaric indifference' to rights of unborn

Cardinal highlights the "barbaric indifference to the rights of the unborn" as 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights approaches.

Warren upholds traditional marriage

Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren has given his backing to a major campaign to overturn same-sex "marriage" in California.

Methodists see opportunity in Dawkins 'No God' bus slogans

The British Methodist Church has welcomed news that Professor Richard Dawkins is to fund an advertising campaign carrying "no God" slogans on London buses.