Maria Mackay

Archbishop has opened important debate on religious rights - group

The Christian Muslim Forum has issued a statement in response to the Archbishop of Canterbury's lecture on the need for space to accommodate religious conscience within the law of the land, in which it welcomes the opportunity for

Christians condemn Government's 'inhuman' asylum policy

Christians this week expressed their strong opposition to the Government's policy on asylum seekers.

Archbishop fends off Sharia criticism

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, fought off fierce criticism on Friday over comments he made appearing to support the introduction of Sharia law.

Archbishop's Sharia comments draw heavy criticism

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has faced heavy criticism after stating that the introduction of some aspects of Sharia law in Britain was "unavoidable".

Draft Anglican Covenant tries to balance autonomy and unity

The second draft Anglican Covenant stresses autonomy, but asks the Anglican Communion's provinces to commit to a process of deliberation over contentious issues.

Bishop receives death threats after 'no-go areas' comments

The Bishop of Rochester has reported receiving threats to his safety over an article he wrote last month claiming that Islamic extremists had turned parts of Britain into "no-go areas" for non-Muslims.

SJI gearing up for Hope for Planet Earth tour

Hope for Planet Earth tour to help Christians get to grips with some of the key climate change issues and what they as Christians should be doing about it.

Bishop challenges Anglicans to be 'Christ-centred'

The Bishop of Stafford has called on churchgoers to celebrate Anglicanism and "proclaim what God has done and is doing for us in Jesus Christ", but to also undertake an honest self-assessment of where they stand with Jesus.

Church will not stay silent on climate change - Moderator

Moderator vows to keep climate change high on Church of Scotland agenda.

Kobia advocates full communion among all denominations

The head of the World Council of Churches, the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has expressed his support for full communion among all denominations by the middle of the 21st century.

Friends and Heroes releases Bible studies for media-savvy kids

Friends and Heroes releases new Bible studies for today's media-savvy generation of kids.

Countdown begins to Global Day of Prayer

Christians packed Westminster Chapel in central London on Friday to mark the countdown to the Global Day of Prayer, which is expected to bring 30,000 Christians to Millwall Stadium to pray on Pentecost Sunday

Ecumenical body appeals for prayers for Gaza churches

The head of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has appealed to its members around the world to demonstrate their solidarity with churches in Gaza through prayers and advocacy.

New CAP Money course to turn tide on debt crisis

Christians Against Poverty challenges Christians to be bringers of hope in the most depressing week of the year.

Cardinal says Scottish Government 'failing' on sexual health strategies

Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland, has lambasted the Scottish Government over what he calls its "failing" sexual health strategy.

Archbishop launches Lambeth Conference programme

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, yesterday launched the official programme for the Lambeth Conference 2008.