Maria Mackay
Campaign Against Arms Trade Criticises UK University Arms Shares
The Campaign Against Arms Trade has called on universities with arms shares to seek ethical alternatives as figures reveal that some of Britain's top academic institutions own shares totalling millions of pounds.
Aid to the Church in Need Responds to Humanitarian Crisis in Sri Lanka
Aid to the Church in Need is providing thousands of pounds worth of relief to suffering Christians trapped in an effective state of quarantine in the Jaffna region of northern Sri Lanka.
Tearfund Launches Miracle Appeal to Support Churches Fighting HIV and AIDS
Tearfund hopes to raise £2m in a new appeal to boost the work of developing world churches in their fight against HIV and AIDS. Already 12 million children have been orphaned by HIV and AIDS in
Christianity in Iraq Faces Bleak Future
The future of Christianity in Iraq remains uncertain as the country's Christian faithful continue to leave in droves. Now the Archbishop of Kirkuk is calling for an urgent meeting of Iraqi religious, political and intellectual leaders to discuss the plight of Christians in the troubled country today.
Head of Share Jesus International Defends Right to Wear Cross
The head of Share Jesus International has defended the right of individuals to wear their religious symbols in public and has urged Christians to stand by other faith groups in protecting basic religious rights.
ACT International Brings Healing to Lebanon
The material and spiritual healing process is well under way in Lebanese towns and villages left battered by the summer conflict between Hezbollah and Israel as Christian organisations continue to play a vital role in reconstruction.
Archbishop of York Questions Muslim Veil
One of the most senior members in the Church of England has questioned the need for Muslim women in Britain to wear the veil. The Archbishop of York's comments follow recent controversy over
US Christian Organisations to Reach Out to Newly Elected Democrats
Christian organisations in the US are keen to reach out to newly elected Democrats following their resounding victory in last Tuesday's mid-term elections.
Britain Honours War Dead
Millions of people joined in a two-minute silence Saturday to remember Britain's war dead. Across the country people will pay their prayerful respects in church services on Sunday.
Tearfund Welcomes New UN Water Proposal
A new United Nations report that proposes urgent action on the global water and sanitation crisis has been welcomed by Christian relief and development agency Tearfund.
New Episcopal Bishop Fails to Bridge Gap, says US Religious Institute
A leading religious institute in the US has warned that the liberal comments of the new Presiding Bishop of the US Episcopal Church have left many in the church feeling isolated.
Remembrance Day Remarks from Moderator of Church of Scotland
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, has offered his thoughts on the occasion of Remembrance Sunday.
Pope Tells Germany's Catholics to Talk with Muslims
The Pope has appealed to his fellow German Catholics to engage in dialogue with Muslims in the country, assuring them that they have all they need to speak of their faith convincingly.
Religious Leaders, Rock Stars Support International Child Vaccine Bond
Major religious leaders including the Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury were joined by other faith leaders and rock stars this week in buying into a new international child vaccine bond.
Mexico City Legalises Gay Civil Unions
Mexico City has become only the second Latin American city to legalise gay civil union, a move strongly opposed by the Roman Catholic Church and conservative groups.
Young People Lobby Tony Blair over Climate Change
School children have met Tony Blair to express their concerns over climate change. The group, between the ages of eight and 17, represented the organisers of last Saturday's massive I Count rally, Stop Climate Chaos.