Jennifer Gold

Church’s women bishops proposals draw mixed response

The Church of England’s proposals for complementary bishops have stirred up concerns among supporters as well as opponents of women bishops.

Church proposes alternative care for opponents of women bishops

The Church of England today published draft legislation detailing alternative arrangements for those unable to accept the ministry of women bishops.

Methodists call on international community to help end Gaza conflict

As Israel’s defence minister declared “war to the bitter end” against Hamas on Monday, the Methodist Church urged the international community to put pressure on Israel and Gaza to bring an end to the violence.

Bishops hit out at ‘immoral’ Government

Five bishops from the Church of England have slammed the Labour Government’s 11 years in office.

Tutu anger over Zimbabwe inaction

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has attacked his native South Africa for failing to take action against Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.

Traditionalist Anglican defends Pope’s homosexual comments

The general secretary of a traditionalist Anglican group has defended an attack by the Pope earlier in the week on homosexual and transsexual behaviour.

Pope condemns homosexual behaviour

Saving mankind from homosexual and transsexual behaviour is just as important as saving the rainforest from destruction, said Pope Benedict on Monday.

Archbishop questions human cost of economic measures

A response to the economic downturn must not come at the expense of the most vulnerable, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Britain remembers Lockerbie 20 years on

Memorial services were held on Sunday to mark 20 years since a flight bound for New York was blown up over the Scottish town of Lockerbie.

Council wins civil partnerships appeal

An employment appeal tribunal ruled on Friday that a north London council had not acted unlawfully in disciplining a Christian registrar who refused to perform same-sex civil partnership ceremonies.

Credit crunch is a ‘reality check’, says Archbishop

The gloomy economic climate is a “reality check” for a society driven by unsustainable greed, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Innovation key to evangelicalism's survival, says researcher

The evangelical community must make become even more innovative and ready to adapt if it is to meet today’s generational challenges, says one best-selling author and researcher.

Christians face difficult Christmas in Iraq

Christian in Iraq remain under siege, said the head of the North American branch of Open Doors on Monday.

God can mend broken Britain, says Archbishop

God can mend the social ills afflicting Britain, but not necessarily in the way some people expect, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Pope hits out at pursuit of wealth and profit behind poverty

Pope Benedict XVI has lashed out at the “unbridled pursuit of wealth and short term profit” he says is behind global poverty and the present food crisis.

YMCA leader challenges Christians to live up to their values

The Secretary General of the World Alliance of YMCAs is calling on Christians to re-engage with the social challenges Jesus Christ calls them to confront.