Maria Mackay
Church Leaders Respond to Two Days of Violence in Belfast
Church leaders have expressed their condemnation and horror at the wave of violence to hit Belfast over the weekend. More than 50 police officers have been injured, as loyalist paramilitries...
Rival Anglican Church to be Founded by Fed-Up Africans
African members of the Anglican Communion are set to establish their own Church branch in response to endless debating in the Church of England over gay clergy. The African-based Anglican community plans to replace the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams with the outspoken...
New Christian Aid Report Accuses Firms of ‘Ripping off Poor’
Christian Aid and The Tax Justice Network have published scathing reports in which they condemn the tax avoidance schemes of many multinational accountancy and law firms which have cost the developing world billions of dollars...
Church of Scotland National Youth Assembly Draws to a Close
The Church of Scotland has been discussing the theme 'Mind the Gap' at this year's National Youth Assemby as well as the vital role that youths are to play within the Church...
Church of Scotland Shares Platform with Scottish Muslim Leader
The Church of Scotland's Big Saturday takes place in Glasgow today, with the Church of Scotland Moderator being joined on the stage by the Scottish Chair of the Muslim Association...
Catholic Church in India Unveils New HIV/AIDS Policy
The Catholic Church in India has announced a new policy to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic afflicting the country. Around 5 million people are infected with the illness in India...
Evangelical Alliance Calls on Government to Show Respect in Wake of New Campaign
The Evangelical Alliance has warned the Government that money is not enough to overcome Britain's growing anti-social behaviour problem...
Anglican Church of Nigeria Synod Commences with 'The Body of Christ'
Archbishop Peter Akinola of Nigeria has called on unity in the run-up to the 8th General Synod of the Anglican Church of Nigeria. This year’s theme is the Body of Christ...
Lutherans Plea for True Peace in Middle East
The leadership council of the Lutheran World Federation has ended this year's conference in Bethlehem with an urgent appeal for peace efforts in the Middle East conflict to be intensified...
Africa Anglicans Criticise Church of England Over New Direction on Homosexuals
Two leading Archbishops in Africa, leading a third of worldwide Anglicans, have reaffirmed their rejection to the 25 July House of Bishops statement. Nigerian Archbishop...
Africa Anglicans Rebuke Church of England Over New Direction on Homosexuals
Two leading Archbishops in Africa, leading a third of worldwide Anglicans, reaffirmed their rejection to the 25 July House of Bishops statement...
UK ‘Street Pastors’ Initiative to Expand Abroad
A delegation from Antigua will arrive in the UK this weekend to find out more about the Street Pastors scheme, which has been offering prayer and support for people on UK city streets. Street Pastors was...
CMF: Government & Media Must Give Balanced Picture of Stem Cell Research
The Christian Medical Fellowship has criticised both the British government & media for exaggerating the benefits of embryonic stem cells for sufferers of degenerative illnesses...
Schwarzenegger Vows to Veto Same-sex Marriage Bill in California
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has vowed to veto a same-sex marriage bill that successfully passed through the California Legislature on Tuesday, quelling earlier celebrations among bill supporters...
Northern Ireland Church Leaders Condemn Sectarian Attacks
The recent wave of sectarian violence in parts of Belfast and County Antrim, Northern Ireland, have been condemned by church leaders as 'immoral'. Catholic Archbishop Sean Brady, Church of Ireland Primate Archbishop Robin Eames...
Philippines: Church Maintains Stand on Arroyo Debate
The permanent council of the Catholic Church of the Philippines is expected to reiterate its refusal to join in calls for the resignation of President Arroyo at a meeting next week. Archbishop Fernando Capalla of Davao said “Not in my life time” to an inquiry as to whether any changes...