Jennifer Gold

Tutu, Carter support Cyprus peace talks

Nobel peace laureates Archbishop Desmond Tutu and former US President Jimmy Carter were on Cyprus this week as part of a delegation of elders supporting reunification talks between leaders of the island's Greek and Turkish communities.

Iraqi lawmaker attempts to reassure Christians of rights

Iraqi Christians remain concerned over the removal of a minority quota system in the forthcoming provincial elections designed to protect the rights of minority communities.

Public invited to send birthday wishes to Billy Graham

Members of the public are being invited to send in their birthday wishes to renowned evangelist Billy Graham, who turns 90 on November 7.

Iran releases two Christians held on apostasy charges

Iranian officials have released two Christian converts who were being held in prison on apostasy charges, one week after the Iranian Government voted overwhelmingly in favour of new legislation to introduce the death penalty for anyone who leaves the Muslim faith.

New law makes church weddings easier

The Church of England has cleared the way for engaged couples to marry in the church of their choice with a new law launched today.

Europe's churches asked to tackle climate change

The 7th Assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) ended on Sunday with a call to Europe's churches to make climate change a top priority.

Reformers want end to ban on Catholic monarchs

Politicians and constitutional experts threw their weight behind proposals sent to Downing Street this week to end a 300-year-old ban on Catholic monarchs.

Middle East Quartet failing, say aid agencies

Aid agencies warn that the Middle East Quartet is failing in its key objectives to improve the lives of Palestinians and secure a lasting peace.

Archbishop hits out at City 'bank robbers'

City traders who made millions of pounds in profit by cashing in on the falling share prices of leading banks are "bank robbers" and "asset strippers", the Archbishop of York has said.

'Carry Jesus', Archbishop tells believers

The Archbishop of Canterbury told believers on Tuesday to carry Jesus with them wherever they go so that those they encounter will taste the joy that comes through meeting the Lord.

Irish church leaders meet to tackle 'sense of weariness'

More than 80 church leaders from across Ireland will gather in County Down today to seek fresh ways of moving forward together whilst maintaining diversity.

Tutu disturbed by ousting of South Africa's Mbeki

Archbishop Desmond Tutu said on Monday that he was "deeply disturbed" by the South African ruling party's ousting of President Thabo Mbeki.

Bishop tells Christians to oppose BNP

The Bishop of Stafford has told Christians that they have a "moral duty" to oppose the British Nationalist Party.

Conservatives disappointed after TEC ousts Pittsburgh bishop

Anglican Mainstream and CANA are among the conservative Anglicans expressing their disappointment at the decision of The Episcopal Church in the US to depose the Bishop of Pittsburgh.

Royal Society professor steps down over creationism comments

The Royal Society's director of education resigned last night after his comments on creationism last week kicked up a storm of controversy among anti-creationists.

Google backs down on Christian abortion ad

Google has reversed a policy that prevented religious groups placing adverts on abortion after legal proceedings by The Christian Institute...