Maria Mackay

Call for More Multi-Faith Schools in Ireland

A leading human rights body has called on Ireland to establish more multi-faith and non-denominational faith schools.

Archbishop of Armagh Celebrates 'New Spirit' Across Northern Ireland

The Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Rev Alan Harper, has expressed his hope in the future of Northern Ireland in a message for Pentecost.

New Kirk Moderator Challenges Christians on Unity

The Church of Scotland's first female minister to be elected as Moderator to the General Assembly has preached on the importance of unity in her first sermon at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday.

CAFOD Welcomes Wolfowitz's Resignation from World Bank

CAFOD has called for reforms at the World Bank following the resignation of its president, Paul Wolfowitz, on Thursday.

Scottish Church Leaders Unite Against Sectarianism

Religion is "part of the solution, not the problem," say church leaders from across Glasgow and Scotland who will today sign a joint statement in which they celebrate their united opposition to the scourge of sectarianism in Scotland's largest city.

Iona Community Reaches out to Young Offenders

The Iona Community celebrates a year of successful outreach to young offenders and fundraising for the expansion of its centres on Iona and Mull in Scotland.

Scottish Christians to Say No to Nuclear Weapons

Scottish Christians will pray this Pentecost for the UK Government to overturn its current plans to renew the Trident nuclear weapons system.

Church of Scotland to Hear Call for Action on Human Trafficking

Church of Scotland's General Assembly to consider 'safe houses' for victims of trafficking.

Church of England Brings Lights, Camera and Action to CRE

Visitors to the National Christian Resources Exhibition in Esher this week will have the chance to brush-up on those all-important TV interview skills and hear advice on their performance from professional media trainers at the Church of England's mini TV studio stand.

Kirk to Hear Plans for Annual Children's Assembly

For the first time, 10- to 12-year-olds in the Church of Scotland will appoint their own 'ambassadors' to the General Assembly this May.

Christian and Civic Leaders Pray for End to Violence in London

Christian and civic leaders packed St Mark's Church in Kennington, London, on Sunday for an evening of prayer to end violent crime among young people in the capital.

Christians and Muslims Visit Holy Sites in Turkey

Christians and Muslims within the Diocese of Leicester have visited Turkey as part of an ongoing effort to increase understanding and strengthen relations between the two faith groups.

Reformed Churches Told to Speak out on Economic Injustice

The head of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches has told its members not to remain silent on economic injustice but to speak out on behalf of the world's poor.

Archbishop Repeats Call for Release of BBC Journalist

The Archbishop of York has made a fresh appeal for the release of missing BBC journalist Alan Johnston in which he tells of his own captivity under the regime of Idi Amin in Uganda.

Christians "Misused Scripture" to Defend Slavery, says Bishop

Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, the Rt Rev John Packer, has apologised in the House of Lords for the way in which Christians "misused Scripture" 200 years ago in order to defend slavery.

Christian Lawyers Support Change to Abortion Law

The Lawyers Christian Fellowship is calling on Christians to support a new Bill to amend the present abortion law so that women are more aware of the possible negative effects of the procedure on their physical and mental health.