Maria Mackay
Westminster Diocese Spiritual Renewal Programme Draws to Close
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor has formally ended a programme of spiritual renewal in the Diocese of Westminster with a call to Christians to consider whether they reveal Christ...
“Enemy of the State” to Broadcast Christmas Programmes into Iran
A U.S. evangelist who has been declared an "enemy of the state" by Iran is to begin the broadcast of special Christmas television programming into the country. Evangelist Sammy Tippit...
Zimbabwe Archbishop Refuses to be Silenced
A leading Catholic Archbishop in Zimbabwe has declared his defiance against the latest attempts by the country's government to silence critics, saying he will not be muzzled...
Christian Aid Supports First Democratic Vote in DR Congo in 45 Years
Christian Aid has been playing a key role in the first free vote held in DR Congo since the Democratic Republic of Congo gained independence...
Israelis to Ease Access to Bethlehem
Pilgrims travelling to Bethlehem this year will not have to receive permission from Israeli authorities to enter the West Bank town, announced the Israeli army. Two hundred and fifty thousand pilgrims have visited the...
Conference of European Churches Concerned Over Religious Freedom
Religious freedom in Albania and migration in Europe were the two issues of concern for the Presidium of the Conference of European...
WCC Invites Churches to Join in Assembly Sunday
Just two months before the 9th Assembly WCC takes place in Brazil, the World Council of Churches has invited churches across the world to join in celebrating Assembly Sunday...
Prestigious Lombard Prize Searching for Young Talent
The World Alliance of Reformed Churches is looking for young talent to run for the next prestigious Lombard Prize for theological writing. The winner will receive a US$1,000 prize ...
Church Helps Former Child Soldiers in Liberia
Former child soldiers in Liberia are rediscovering their childhoods with the help and care of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. Boys as young as nine were kidnapped and forced to fight during the 14-year war...
Western Isles Outlaw Gay Civil Partnership Ceremonies
The Western Isles of Scotland have taken the unique decision to outlaw civil partnership ceremonies for same-sex couples. The Civil Partnership Act comes into force in Scotland on Tuesday with hundreds...
More Adults Plan to Attend Church this Christmas
A new poll has found that more adults are planning to attend church at some point over the Christmas period, an increase from the numbers in 2003 and also 2001. The survey found that some 43 per cent...
Pakistan’s Christians to Hold Day of Protest
A day of "Protest, Prayers and Fasting" has been announced by members of the Christian community in Pakistan. The day of protest will be held on 20th December to mark the end of the 40 days...
South African Interfaith Delegation Visits Rwanda
A South African interfaith delegation has been in Rwanda to discuss the role that faith communities could play in fostering greater national reconciliation. The delegation travelled to the country...
Czech Churches Ready to Appeal ‘Communist’ Religious Law
Churches in the Czech Republic are considering whether to appeal against a new law which they claim limits the freedom of religious bodies. Under the law government officials have jurisdiction over the opening...
Talks Between Anglican Communion and Vatican Resumed
The year of no progress between the Vatican and Anglican Communion has finally come to an end as the two ecclisiastical communities resumed talks. The lack of dialogue was sparked by Gene Robinson's...
Church of England Releases Synod Results
The Church of England's Presiding Officer, David Michael Williams, has announced further results of the elections in the General Synod, including the Rt. Rev. Graham James, Bishop of Norwich...