Maria Mackay

Ban on Catholic Monarchs 'Should End'

The incoming primate of the Church of Ireland has given his support to the possibility of a Catholic monarch, saying that it was now time to "move on". The Act of Settlement has banned Catholics, or those married to Catholics, from ascending the British throne for the last 300 years.

Methodist Church to Pray Non-Stop for Inter-Faith Relations

The Methodist Youth Conference has called on Methodist churches across Britain to pray non-stop in February for better inter-faith relations and an end to hostility towards faith groups.

Memphis Churches Seek Oversight from Kenya

Churches in Memphis and across the southern states of America have moved closer to an alternative conservative communion to the Episcopal Church in the USA by asking the Anglican Church of Kenya to form a diocese and appoint a bishop for them in America.

Church of England Welcomes School Admissions Code

The Church of England has welcomed the new DfES School Admissions Code and has issued guidance for dioceses. David Whittington, Acting Chief Education Officer, said: "Admitting children to schools is a demanding and complex business

Rev David Coffey Reflects on Pilgrimage to Bethlehem

Moderator of the Free Churches and President of the Baptist World Alliance, the Rev David Coffey, reflects on his Christmas pilgrimage to the Holy Land last December with other UK church leaders, including the Archbishop of Canterbury. The visit was an act of solidarity with the suffering Christian community there.

Open Doors Calls for Prayers for Bangladesh

Open Doors has called for prayers for Bangladesh after the country's interim caretaker government declared a state of emergency for an indefinite period of time. The declaration of emergency came after the UN suspended all technical support for elections,

Mixed Response to Single European Market in Advanced Therapy Medical Products

The European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety is set to vote on a proposal to establish a single European market in advanced therapy medicinal products.

Scottish Congregation to Welcome Congolese Refugees with Tunnock's Teacakes

Scotland's first group of Congolese refugees will receive a welcome pack containing home treats from the African continent and one of the country's favourites, Tunnock's teacakes, when they arrive in their new home of North Lanarkshire, Wednesday.

Hundreds of Churches Commit to Fairtrade

More and more churches are joining the fair trade movement by using only products with the Fairtrade mark in their church coffee shops and at their services and events.

Head of Faithworks Speaks to Christian Today on Sexual Orientation Regulations

The head of Faithworks has shared some further thoughts on his support for the Sexual Orientation Regulations, largely opposed by Christians.

Polish Church to Probe Bishops on Communist Past

The Catholic Church in Poland will attempt to resolve the worst crisis it has faced in its recent history by setting up a special commission to find out if its bishops and other clergy were communist agents in the past.

Bishop of Lichfield Calls for End to People Trafficking

The Bishop of Lichfield has called on people to work together to bring an end to the global scourge of people trafficking. The Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill said in a message being distributed throughout the diocese that Christians should work together to stop the trade, reports the BBC.