Karen Peake

Church of Scotland minister to step down after gay vote

A Church of Scotland minister has announced his decision to resign after last week’s vote in the General Assembly to move towards the ordination of gay clergy.

SAT-7 celebrates 15 years of Christian broadcasting in Arab world

SAT-7 celebrates 15 years of Christian broadcasting in the rapidly changing Arab world.

Christian psychotherapist who tried to cure gay man faces being struck off

A Christian psychotherapist has been found guilty of “professional malpractice” after trying to help a gay man become straight.

Hayes conference centre celebrates centenary

The Hayes Christian Conference Centre in Swanwick, Derbyshire, celebrates its centenary today

Christians in the UK are being persecuted - MP

People seem to be able to do whatever they like against Christianity, but not Islam, says one MP

Overcoming violence is possible – ecumenicals

Ecumenicals from around the world have concluded the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) with renewed commitments to pursue a ‘just peace’ together.

British society ‘undermined’ without biblical foundation – bishop

British society risks being “undermined” if the biblical principles that have underpinned it for so long are eroded, the Bishop of London has said.

Church of Scotland considers overturning ban on gay ministers

The Church of Scotland faces a difficult road ahead after voting on Monday to consider lifting a two-year moratorium on the ordination of gay ministers.

CMF defends Christian doctor under investigation for Jesus comments

The Christian Medical Fellowship has condemned the “inappropriate and disproportionate” decision of the medical standards watchdog after it reprimanded a Christian GP for talking to a patient about Jesus

Britain third worst country for families in Europe

Britain is the third worst place for a family to live in Europe, according to a new index published by the Relationships Foundation.

MP fears Blake’s Jerusalem will only be sung ‘at gay weddings’

Gay Labour MP says the beloved hymn, Jerusalem, is in danger of being "reserved for homosexuals"

Muslim Brotherhood appoints Christian vice president

The Muslim Brotherhood has appointed a Christian vice president for its new political party ahead of Egypt’s parliamentary elections in September.

MPs concerned over future of religious education

MPs have warned of the decline of religious education if Education Secretary Michael Gove goes ahead with his decision to leave it out of the English baccalaureate.

Dozens injured after Copts attacked during protests

At least 78 people have been injured in another round of clashes between Christians and Muslims in Egypt over the weekend.

More churches signed up to Olympics outreach than ever before

More churches in the UK are getting behind plans for joined up outreach during the London 2012 Olympics than with any previous Games.

Catholics to return to no meat on Fridays

The Catholic Church in England and Wales is to reintroduce the practice of abstaining from red meat on Fridays.