Jennifer Gold

Bishop Praises Spurgeons' Family Centre

The Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev John Pritchard, has praised the work of a family centre helping hundreds of parents cope with issues such as isolation and post-natal depression.

Italian Archbishop Condemns Planned 'Anti-Islam Prayer'

A prominent Italian archbishop has rebuked plans for an "anti-Islam prayer" which has been scheduled to take place in Genoa, northern Italy.

Church Appeals for Exemption to Government Equality Laws

Roman Catholic Church leaders have accused the British Government of using new equality legislation to force them to allow transsexuals to occupy positions within the Church.

Catch 22 Audio Renews Christian Media Vision

Catch 22 Audio has announced a number of exciting new developments in its ministry. The company revealed it is changing its name to 'Catch 22 Media', saying the change has come as part of a move to display the "company's expanding array of services within the world of music and media".

Celebration of Gospel Music Event Set to Hit London

A special two-day event, A Celebration of Gospel Music (CGM), is set to bring together an unprecedented number of UK gospel artists in Hackney's 'The Ocean' in London from 6-7 October to celebrate the past, present and future of British gospel music.

Pacific Conference of Churches told 'Christians Need to be Assertive'

The World Council of Churches (WCC) president from the Pacific region, John Taroanui Doom has told Pacific representatives that they need to be assertive "in bringing Pacific perspectives and experience into international forums".

Celebrated Bishop Dies Aged 89

Bishop Augustine Harris, who led the official opening of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, has died last week, aged 89.

Pope: Save the Planet Before it's Too Late

Pope Benedict has led the Catholic Church's first 'eco-friendly' youth rally at the weekend, telling half a million people that world leaders must make courageous decisions to save the planet "before it is too late".

European Baptist Seminary Celebrates 59th Anniversary with New Website

The International Baptist Theological Seminary of the European Baptist Federation, based in the European Baptist centre in Prague, Czech Republic, has launched a new web site to celebrate its 59th Academic year.

Pacific Churches are 'Signs of Hope' - WCC

World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has given a message of encouragement to the 9th assembly of the Pacific Conference of Churches ahead of its gathering.

Thousands Register for Bible Sunday

More than 3,500 people have registered online in preparation for this year's Bible Sunday, with more than 3,500 downloads being made from the Bible Sunday website within two weeks of its launch by Bible Society.

Vatican Ready to Compromise on Tax Breaks with Italian Government

The Roman Catholic Church has indicated that it is willing to give up some of the tax breaks it currently receives from the Italian Government, following pressure from the European Commission and political leaders in Italy.

Children Forcibly Taken From Parents to 'Meet Ministry Targets'

A record number of young children are being taken from their parents and put up for adoption, many times unjustly, so that that government targets can be fulfilled, claims BBC Radio 4's Face the Facts.

Detention of Underground Bishop puts Wedge in Syno-Vatican Relations

Another underground Catholic bishop has been detained in China, reports the Cardinal Kung Foundation.

International Fellowship of Evangelical Students Welcomes New Head

The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) has appointed its fourth General Secretary at its 2007 World Assembly in Ontario, Canada.

Redcliffe College Gets Ready to Inspire Youth Workers

Redcliffe College in Gloucester is preparing to commence its annual youth ministry course, focusing on topics such as leadership and young people, and the theology of youth work and youth culture.