Maria Mackay
Bishop of Jerusalem Speaks on Crisis in West Bank and Gaza
The Bishop of Jerusalem has given an account of the daily suffering faced by Palestinians in the occupied territories of the West Bank and Gaza as he called for a two-state solution and the separation barrier to come down.
World Vision's Child's Rights Advisor on Madonna and Inter-Country Adoption
World Vision's Child's Rights Advisor speaks to Christian Today on Madonna's planned adoption of a Malawian boy and the latest celebrity trend of adopting children from poor countries.
Bishop of Jerusalem, Christians Rally in Support of Palestine
The Bishop of Jerusalem has called on Christians in Britain to support Palestinians suffering under Israeli occupation at an event organised by the Amos Trust and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign Tuesday night.
BMS World Mission Supports Refugees from Burma
Karen refugees from Burma who have been forced to seek safety in Thailand will be helped in making the return home thanks to a relief grant from a BMS World Mission partner.
Care for the Family Launches New Course to Support Stepfamilies
Care for the Family has launched a timely resource to support newly formed stepfamilies in some of the challenges they may face as they build their new world together.
Black and Minority Ethnic Forum Urges Confidence and Responsibility
Black and minority ethnic Anglicans in the Diocese of Southwark were encouraged at the weekend to take greater responsibility at a major annual conference to assess the status and development of black and minority ethnic Anglicans in the diocese.
Christians Rally against Government Arms Unit
Major Christian groups have joined together Monday against the Government's arms sales unit, the Defence Export Service Organisation (DESO), as they called for its closure and an end to the Government's promotion of arms from the UK.
Michael Wood, founder of Rope, on the Beacon Award, Faith and the Poor
Michael Wood is the founder and former CEO of Rope, an international Christian ministry that helps some of the world's most deprived people. He shared his reflections on winning the prestigious Beacon Special Prize as well as his faith and the work of Rope.
President of US National Clergy Council Reflects on Lessons from Amish
The president of the US National Clergy Council has remarked on the lessons he will never forget from his time with the Amish community of Nickel Mines in the aftermath of the school shootings, where he was able to see firsthand the Word of God being lived out.
Killer's Wife Praises Amish Community for Mercy
The widow of the man who barged into an Amish schoolhouse two weeks ago, shooting dead five girls, has expressed her sincere thanks for the overwhelming love shown to her by the Amish community.
Veil Teacher Should be Sacked, says Minister
Government Minister for Local Government and Community Cohesion Phil Woolas has said the Muslim teacher suspended for refusing to remove her veil in a Church of England junior school class should be suspended.
Salvation Army Welcomes European Court Decision on Russia
The Salvation Army in Russia has welcomed the recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg that the Russian state was in violation of the rights of the Church's Moscow branch...
UN Expects to Impose North Korea Sanctions Saturday
The UN is expected to impose North Korea sanctions despite some concerns voiced by Russia and China which has made clear its opposition to military action against the country following Monday's nuclear test.
Christians Attacked During Worship Service in India
Christians in a northern India province remain tense after a group of 50 Hindu militants attacked two local Christian workers. International Christian Concern reported that the group attacked
Church of England Faces Opposition after Approving Cohabitation Rights
The Church of England stirred up criticism among traditionalists earlier in the week when it voiced support for legal rights for cohabiting couples. The Catholic Church has responded by reaffirming its clear opposition to such measures, warning that it could further erode the status of marriage in society.
Amish Killings Schoolhouse Razed
The building is gone but the pain will linger as the Amish schoolhouse that was the scene of last week's brutal shootings was demolished yesterday.