Karen Peake

Call to pray for persecuted Christians during Ramadan

Open Doors USA is asking Christians in the West to pray alongside persecuted believers in predominantly Muslim countries during Ramadan.

Disappointment over exclusion of RE from EBac

The Religious Education Council of England Wales (REC) has criticised the Government’s decision to leave religious education out of the English Baccalaureate for a second year.

Archbishop fears impact of welfare cuts on families

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England has warned that vulnerable families may be hit worst by the Government’s welfare cuts.

Christians join calls for inquiry into Sudan violence

Christian Solidarity Worldwide backs calls for an investigation into "appalling" human rights violations in South Kordofan.

Christians have a right to follow conscience, says equality body

The Equality and Human Rights Commission says the beliefs of Christians should be accommodated by employers

CofE General Synod concerned for rights of Christians under Equality laws

Christians are finding it increasingly difficult to express their faith in the workplace, the Church of England’s General Synod was warned yesterday.

Big Society, growth and a friendly welcome are hot topics for Methodists

It was a busy week for the Methodist Church this week as it met in Southport for its annual Conference.

Church marks South Sudan's independence with call for continued peacebuilding

As the Republic of South Sudan becomes the world’s newest country today, the Episcopal Church of the Sudan is pinning its hopes on a future of peace.

Bishop says Milly Dowler phone hacking allegations are 'tragic'

The Bishop of Manchester has added to the public condemnation of allegations that the News of the World hacked into the voicemail of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler

Religion still matters, global survey finds

A new Ipsos MORI poll has found that religion still matters to most people in the world.

Disappointment after MEPs reject plan to increase carbon emission cuts

Christian Aid has vowed to keep pressing the EU for tougher action on climate change after MEPs voted down a proposal to increase carbon emission cuts.

Church of England to review position on gay bishops

The Church of England is to review whether priests in civil partnerships should be eligible for appointment as bishops.

CofE gets tough on supermarkets profiting from cheap booze

The Church of England is to pull investment from supermarkets that fail to meet its standards on the responsible sale of alcohol.

Mixed feelings about industrial strike action

A poll has revealed a split among workers as to whether Thursday's industrial strike should go ahead and whether or not it will be effective.

Christians welcome delay of Scotland’s anti-sectarianism Bill

Christians have responded positively to the Scottish Government’s U-turn on an anti-sectarianism Bill.

Church seeks assurance of religious freedom on civil partnerships issue

The Church of England told the Government yesterday that it should have “unfettered freedom” to decide whether to permit civil partnerships on church premises.