Maria Mackay

Archbishop of York Voices Concern over Job Losses

The Archbishop of York has expressed his concern over the more than 1000 jobs that have been axed in York in the last year. Dr John Sentamu has announced he will appeal to the firms

Churches Welcome Back Familiar Faces on Back to Church Sunday

Churches were bustling yesterday as they opened their services to people in the community who had lost touch with the church. Back to Church Sunday brought back old friends, colleagues, family

American Anglican Council Responds to Global South Communiqué

The American Anglican Council has commended the Global South Primates for their "bold" communiqué which has criticised the 75th General Convention for its inadequate response to the

Indonesia's Churches Appeal for Calm amid Execution Protests

Churches have appealed for calm in Indonesia as hundreds of Christians continue to protest the execution of three Christian men on Friday. The sentencing of the men remained a sore point in

Norwich Churches on the Rise

Churches in Norwich are bucking the trend of decline across UK churches as they engage in major building projects that will allow even more spiritually thirsty to gather and share in the Gospel of

Former Church of Scotland Minister in South Africa for Homeless World Cup

A former minister with the Church of Scotland arrived in Cape Town this weekend to offer a helping hand at the fourth Homeless World Cup.

Pope to Meet Muslim Leaders

The Pope has invited Muslim ambassadors at the Vatican to a meeting at his summer residence on Monday in an attempt to resolve the furore that broke out following the Pontiff's comments on Islam.

Iran Rejects US Fears over Religious Rights

Iran has rejected a report from the US State Department that criticises the Islamic republic for its treatment of religious minorities. A spokesman for the

Archbishop of Wales Says 'No to Trident, Yes to Government of Wales'

The Archbishop of Wales joined in the calls from other church leaders for the government to drop plans to renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme.

Church of England Calls for Gambling Adverts to Carry Health Warnings

The Church of England has called for gambling adverts to carry health warnings about the risk of addiction. The call comes as the Church continues its campaign against

Church of England Sees Increase in Trainee Clergy

The Church of England has seen not only a rise in the number of men and women training to be clergy, it has also seen an increase in generosity as the average weekly giving per parishioner hit £5.

Church of England Sees Increase in Trainee Clergy

The Church of England has seen not only a rise in the number of men and women training to be clergy, it has also seen an increase in generosity as the average weekly giving per parishioner hit £5.

African Union Extends Darfur Mandate

The African Union is to extend its peacekeeping mandate in Darfur until the end of the year as the president of Sudan vowed he would never let UN troops into Darfur.

Former President of Iran Calls on World Faiths to Unite

The former president of Iran has called for world faiths to unite in a speech in the Washington National Cathedral in the US. Christian leaders have criticised the invitation of the former Iranian

Accept Your Children, Says Care for the Family

A parent and child expert with Care for the Family has urged parents to love their children as they are. His appeal comes as the Archbishop of Canterbury warned of a childhood crisis in Britain earlier this week.

Tense Time for Christians in Iraq

Christians in the turbulent Iraq are fearful that comments by the Pope last week on Islam may spark violent retaliation. Their fears are heightened by the sporradic outbreaks of