Maria Mackay
Protestant Churches in Ireland fear demise of Christian ethos in schools
Protestant Churches in Ireland fear that new proposals to remove their right of representation on school boards could see the demise of the Christian ethos in these schools.
Government announces national day commemorating slave trade abolition
The Government has confirmed that it will set 23 August apart each year as a day to commemorate the abolition of the slave trade.
Lord Carey appeals for safe return of British nationals held in Iraq
Former Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for safe release of five British hostages being held in Iraq.
Archbishop did not endorse Southern Cone invitation - spokesman
A spokesman for the Anglican Communion has said this week that the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, did not endorse an invitation by the Southern Cone Primate Gregory Venables to oversee the Diocese of San Joaquin.
Developing countries need $50bn to adapt to climate change - Tearfund
Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has challenged the international community to enter into legally binding agreements to help poor countries manage the costs of adapting to climate change.
Sentamu cuts collar in protest against Mugabe
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, made a striking protest against Robert Mugabe's regime in Zimbabwe on Sunday when he cut up his clerical collar and vowed that he would not wear one again until the controversial leader is ousted from power.
Only one in eight know the Christmas story well
New research from Theos think tank reveals alarming number of people know only the basics of the Bible story.
Social cohesion needs religion - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has argued that religion is fundamental to maintaining social cohesion.
Lutherans tell Israeli, Palestinian leaders to pursue peace treaty
The Lutheran World Federation has appealed to Israeli and Palestinian leaders to "urgently pursue" the successful conclusion of a peace treaty between their nations
Europe's ageing population concerns church body
The Conference of European Churches has stressed that "every phase of life has its own value" with the release of a new paper on Europe's ageing population.
Church of Scotland joins Stop Climate Chaos
The Church of Scotland has joined the Stop Climate Chaos coalition of organisations lobbying the UK Government to do more in the face of climate change, as the governments of around 190 countries continue major climate change talks in Bali.
Archbishop welcomes British teacher's pardon in Sudan
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has welcomed the pardon of the British school teacher who was jailed in Sudan for allowing her students to name the class teddy bear Mohammad.
Church leaders call for climate justice
As world governments meet in Bali for a major climate conference, European Church leaders have urged the international community to increase its commitment to addressing climate change.
Mission to Seafarers in historic partnership with Old Catholic Church
New historic partnership between The Mission to Seafarers and the Old Catholic Church of the Netherlands strengthens Christian witness in Dutch port.
Faithworks defends faith-based public services
Christian ministry Faithworks has hit out at a new report by the British Humanist Association (BHA) released this week, which claims that religious organisations do not offer any distinctive benefits in the provision of public services.
Churches must be brave in face of HIV - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury is reaching out to churches with a message of hope and encouragement to be brave, imaginative and honest in the face of the global HIV and Aids pandemic.