Jennifer Gold
Church services honour Britain's fallen
Thousands of people across the country are heading to their local churches today for special services to remember the servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Georgian, Russian Orthodox Churches ponder South Ossetia
Representatives of the Georgian Orthodox Church were in Moscow this week for meetings with Russian Orthodox Church and Kremlin leaders on the future of breakaway region South Ossetia.
Catholics, Muslims agree to tackle terrorism, defend religious freedom
Catholic and Muslim leaders at landmark talks at the Vatican declared their determination to defend religious freedom, combat terrorism, and uphold the rights of women.
Cardinal warns against marital rights for cohabiting couples
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has warned the Irish Government not to pass legislation giving the same rights to cohabiting couples as married couples.
World leaders praise Obama on election victory
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined world leaders in hailing Barack Obama's historic election as the first black US president.
Faith groups pledge commitment to school admissions code
Representatives of Britain's major faith groups have issued a joint statement pledging to meet government guidelines on school admissions.
McCain, Obama make last ditch effort to woo Christian voters
The tussle for the White House played out in churches across the US on the final Sunday as both presidential campaigns made an eleventh hour effort to win the crucial Christian vote.
Ecumenical delegation in solidarity visit to Africa
Ecumenical delegations from the World Council of Churches will tour Liberia, Sierra Leone and South Africa in an expression of solidarity as the countries continue to recover from decades of violent conflict.
Atheist posters are 'great adverts for Christianity', says think tank
A think tank set up with the support of the heads of the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales says an atheist bus advert campaign will "encourage people to think about God".
'Christianity is part of our national heritage,' says Indian PM
Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh attempted to reassure Christians of their place in India when he met the head of the World Council of Churches on Saturday.
Society 'mortgaging' children's future - Bishop
The Bishop of London has warned that society's lack of financial restraint and desire for prosperity is jeopardising the future of the nation's children.
Pro-lifers rally behind cord blood storage
Conservative MP David Burrowes is to present a Bill to Parliament for its second reading on Friday encouraging the collection of umbilical cord blood .
Archbishop to announce outcome of Common Word dialogue
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, will today announce the outcome of two days of intensive talks between Muslims and Christians at Cambridge University.
Popular support for faith schools, despite questions over admissions
A Church of England survey out today has revealed strong support for faith-based schools whilst bringing to light prevailing public uncertainty over the fairness of their admissions procedures.
European Baptists seek end to demand for prostitution
The European Baptist Federation's anti-trafficking group is working on a handbook that will give congregations across Europe ideas on how best to eradicate prostitution.
Christians urge action against 'destructive' Embryology Bill
Pro-life Christian groups are appealing to Christians to pray and take action to stop legislation that will liberalise the abortion law and give the green light to the creation of animal-human hybrid embryos.