Maria Mackay
Football the New Religion, Warn Brazilian Academics
Brazilian researchers have published a new book in which they argue that football has become the new religion of the modern era...
Christian-Muslim Pupil Swap Tackles Prejudice
Christian and Muslim pupils in West Yorkshire are swapping schools for one day of the week to experience different cultures and religions...
US Christian Group Ready for Next Hurricane Season
As communities in the Gulf Coast states continue to reel from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina last year, one Christian group is gearing up...
Scottish Ecumenical Group Builds New Homes in Kyrgyzstan
Christians and Muslims from Edinburgh are in Kyrgyzstan this month where they will build much-needed environmentally friendly housing...
World Church Bodies Welcome New UN Civil Protection Measures
The World Council of Churches (WCC) was among five international church organisations that welcomed new measures introduced by the UN...
Archbishop of Canterbury Appeals for Faith One Year after London Bombings
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed for believers to demonstrate true faith in God in the face of such terror attacks as the July 7 bombings...
New Foster Building to Broadcast Alpha Worldwide
The architect behind the gherkin-shaped glass tower in London's financial district has been appointed to convert a disused church into a state-of-the-art...
Christian Body Condemns Attacks on Minorities in India
A top Christian organisation in India has voiced concern over the number of attacks on Christians taking place across the country...
American Anglican Council Responds with Outrage to Homosexual Nomination
The American Anglican Council has reacted with anger to the nomination of a homosexual candidate as the next Bishop of Newark...
Methodist Conference Votes on Abortion Limit
The Methodist Conference has taken a vote on abortions agreeing to postpone backing a reduction in the number of weeks for an abortion until...
Scottish Church Leaders Speak Out on Trident
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the leader of the Scottish Roman Catholics have both come out to denounce...
Christian NGOs Unite in Call for UN Action on Burma
Church World Service was among more than thirty non-governmental organisations that issued a call to the UN for urgent action on Burma...
Newcastle Diocese Celebrates 125 Years
Christians from across the Diocese of Newcastle have celebrated 125 years since the diocese formally came into being...
Methodist Conference Reaffirms Opposition to Trident
Representatives at the Methodist Conference this week have reaffirmed opposition to the renewal of nuclear warheads programme Trident...
Methodist Church Votes Down Same-Sex Blessings
The Methodist Church has voted against offering blessings for same-sex civil partnerships, although it will still offer informal private prayers...
Freedom of Speech Comes with Responsibility, warns Methodist Interfaith Expert
A leading expert in interfaith relations within the Methodist Church has warned that freedom of speech in religion must come with responsibility...