Maria Mackay
Church Condemns Civil Ceremonies for Same-sex Couples in Cumbria
Cumbria County Council has approved the holding of civil ceremonies for same-sex couples, amid disapproval from the Church that it may erode the sanctity of marriage. The Church of England has condemned...
Christians Continue to Press for Justice ahead of WTO Meeting
Numerous Christians are working for the goals of economic justice for poorer countries to be continued after G8. The latest push is for progress at the forthcoming WTO meeting in Geneva...
Church Launches New Website Against ‘Da Vinci Code’
The Catholic Church has launched a new website in an attempt to put right the myths and confusion surrounding Christianity and the claims made in The Da Vinci Code, derided as historically unsound...
Four Small Blasts Hit London Transport System as Terror Strikes Again
Four minor blasts have gone off at four points on the London transport network, on three Underground trains, and one on a Number 26 Bus in Bethnal Green. Only one person has suffered injuries...
Black Church Leaders Meet Children’s Minister to Prevent Child Abuse
Black churches have met government ministers to discuss the prevention within their communities of child abuse, among church fears of a false stigmatism caused by the recent high profile abuse cases...
Canadian Evangelical Christians Voice Regret over Homosexual Marriage Law
The Evangelical Fellowship has promised to continue its work defending and upholding the traditional definition of marriage, despite fears of prosecution and intolerance, after Canada legalises same-sex marriage...
GFA Church in India Experiences Fourth Attack as Persecution Intensifies
Indian Christians continue to suffer persecution as a church in India suffers its fourth attack of vandalism this year. Believers remain undeterred, says Gospel for Asia...
Canada Evangelical Christians Outraged at Homosexual Marriage Law
The Evangelical Fellowship has promised to continue its work defending and upholding the traditional definition of marriage, despite fears of prosecution and intolerance, after Canada legalises same-sex marriage...
Episcopal Bishop Objects to Economic Boycott of Israel
A press conference is being held on Thursday in which an Episcopal Bishop will speak of his strong objections to the recent call by the Anglican Communion for divestment from Israel...
Church of Scotland Condemns Police Violence against Aids Activists
Police have constrained peaceful and unarmed AIDS demonstrators in South Africa using violence, reports the Church of Scotland. The Church has condemned police who fired rubber bullets and tear gas...
Canada Senate Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill as Country Remains Divided
One of the most tumultuous debates in Canadian history effectively came to an end on Tuesday when the Senate voted in favour of same-sex marriage; a move that will make Canada the fourth country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage...
Church of Ireland Primate Calls for a Fresh Look at Ecumenism
A Primate in the Church of Ireland has called for a fresh look at the attitude toward ecumenism among people in Ireland. Robin Eames said in a keynote speech on Monday night that ecumenism in Ireland...
London Bombings Require a Return to Basic Theology, says Methodist Leader
A leading Methodist broadcaster and writer has said the key to understanding the motive behind the recent London bombings may lie in the theological basis of Christian and Muslim religious texts...
Baptist School Seeks To Bridge Muslim-Christian Divide
An Arab Baptist School has opened a new institute in a bid to bring Muslims and Christians closer together, as well as to dispel some commonly held prejudices about one another.
YMCA says Youth Smart Card Green Paper is Not Enough
The YMCA has issued a statement on the Government's Green Paper, which aims to give all 13 to 19-year-olds from low income families an inadequate solution to Britain's badly behaved youth. The YMCA has criticised...
Archbishop of Canterbury to Visit Kenya to Discuss Africa Anglican Issues
The Archbishop of Canterbury will arrive in Kenya on Wednesday for a one-day visit during which he will meet with bishops from numerous African countries on several issues facing the African Anglican Church, including vital funding...