Maria Mackay
Access to HIV and Aids Treatment Improving, says New Report
A new report shows a significant increase in the number of HIV and Aids sufferers with access to treatment in low and middle income countries.
Blair Was a 'Conviction' Politician, say Christian Socialists
The Christian Socialist Movement has paid tribute to Prime Minister Tony Blair who announced on Thursday that he will step down from office on 27 June after 10 years in power.
Big Tea Party to Highlight Persecution in Tea-Producing Countries
Open Doors is calling on Christians across the UK to "put the kettle on" for its Great Big Tea Party campaign to highlight Christian persecution in tea-producing countries.
Christians React as Blair Announces Departure from Office
Christians have reacted to today's announcement from Prime Minister Tony Blair that he will leave office on 27 June after 10 turbulent years in power.
Blair Announces June 27 Departure
Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced on Thursday that he will leave office on 27 June after 10 turbulent years in power.
Methodists to Launch Prayer Help Book
The Methodist Church is planning to release a new help book for people who want to pray but find it difficult.
Give Your Vicar the Weekend Off, says Care for the Family
Care for the Family is urging congregations to give their vicars a rest from the day job so that they can spend more time with their own children.
CAFOD Launches £3m Appeal for Darfur and Chad
CAFOD is appealing to Christians to support its £3m appeal for Darfur and Chad as hundreds of thousands continue to suffer as a result of heightening conflict between the two countries.
Church Decline Not Inevitable, Baptists told
The General Secretary of the Baptist Union of Great Britain has challenged Baptists to halt the trend of church decline by experimenting in new ways of service and worship and becoming more outward looking.
Hard Gospel Urges Paramilitary Group to Clarify Position on Arms
The Director of the Church of Ireland's Hard Gospel Project, the Rev Earl Storey, has given a cautious welcome to the announcement last week from a Northern Irish paramilitary group that it will renounce violence.
Akinola Defies Anglican Communion and US Episcopal Church
The Anglican Archbishop of Nigeria has gone ahead with the installation of Bishop Martyn Minns as the head of a new diocese for conservative congregations which have left the US Episcopal Church.
Archbishop of Glasgow Apologises Over Angelika Kluk Case
The Archbishop of Glasgow has apologised for the indecent behaviour of the parish priest at the church where the body of 23-year-old Polish student Angelika Kluk was found bound and gagged beneath the floorboards last September. Her killer was sentenced to minimum 21 years on Friday.
Interview: Israel Oyelumade, Star of Anti-Slavery Production 'African Snow'
Christian Today caught up with Israel Oyelumade who plays leading black abolitionist Olaudah Equiano in Riding Lights' new production to commemorate the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade, African Snow.
Bath and Wells "Shocked" over Child Abuse Priest
The Church of England Diocese of Bath and Wells said it was "shocked and horrified" after one of its priests was found guilty of sexually abusing boys, just one week after a former choirmaster was sentenced to jail over child sex abuse.
Bush and Clinton to Help Dedicate New Billy Graham Library
US President George W Bush and former President Bill Clinton will join the legendary evangelist Rev Billy Graham at the dedication ceremony of his brand new state of the art library at the end of the month.
Why Christians Should Vote
It's election time in England, Scotland and Wales this week and for Christians it is a time to take up our responsibility and ensure that the people elected into power best reflect God's commands to love and serve all people, and to care for the vulnerable.