Jennifer Gold

Archbishop urges G20 to invest in conflict prevention

The Archbishop of York has called on G20 leaders gathering in London next week to up their spending on conflict prevention.

Archbishop warns of ecological 'doomsday'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that the world faces an ecological “doomsday” if the issues of climate change and the environment are ignored. Dr Rowan Williams said that wealthy countries had a responsibility to deal with environmental issues for the sake of the poorest in the world and for future generations.

Archbishop warns of ecological 'doomsday'

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has said that God will not guarantee “a happy ending in this world” unless people have a “change of heart” when it comes to solving the problems of the environment.

Pope's Aids comments defended ahead of Angola visit

The Pope’s representative in Angola has defended comments by the Roman Catholic head opposing the use of contraception in the fight against Aids.

Pope to raise issue of human rights in Africa

Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Africa today, for his first visit to the country since becoming the head of the Roman Catholic Church four years ago. The Pontiff is to visit Angola and Cameroon and is expected to hold mass with 100,000 Catholics later in the week.

Lord Carey calls on Brown to apologise for recession

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has called on Prime Minister Gordon Brown to apologise for his role in the current economic crisis to boost his standing among the general public.

Slain soldiers remembered at prayer service

Two soldiers shot dead by republican dissidents were remembered at a prayer service on Saturday.

Call for peace at constable’s funeral

Catholics and Protestants were united in their grief today for the funeral of Constable Stephen Carroll, the policeman murdered by republican dissidents just 48 hours after the fatal shooting of two soldiers last Saturday.

Church leaders say attacks will not derail peace process

Senior church leaders in Ireland have vowed that the murders of two soldiers and a policeman by republican dissidents will not force Northern Ireland back to its troubled past.

Catholics warn equality and diversity rules could victimise Christian teachers

The Roman Catholic Church has spoken out against a proposed new code of conduct for school teachers, saying that it could force teachers who refuse to promote Islam and gay rights out of the profession.

Cardinal could become first Catholic lord since Reformation

Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor may become the first Roman Catholic bishop to sit in the House of Lords since the time of the Reformation.

Cardinal condemns ‘unacceptable’ limits on religious freedom

Anti-discrimination legislation is being used to limit freedom of religion “in unacceptable ways”, says the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.

Poll shows most people want religion in public life

A poll by the BBC has found that 62 per cent of people want religion and religious values to play an important role in public life in the UK.

Recession could fix Britain’s ‘me, me’ culture

The recession could be the trigger that British society needs to fix its selfish ways, says the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.

Churches mark 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth

Churches are joining in nationwide celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin.

Australian church leaders express horror over fire devastation

Anglican leaders in Australia have expressed their horror at the devastation caused by wildfires sweeping through parts of Victoria.