Mark Caplin

European court rejects Christian legal challenges on discrimination
European court rejects Christian legal challenges on discrimination

Three UK Christians have lost their legal challenges over workplace discrimination at the European Court of Human Rights.

Archbishop praises mosque over EDL response
Archbishop praises mosque over EDL response

A mosque in York has been praised for offering English Defence League protesters tea and a game of football.

Syria: Bishop advises against lifting of EU arms embargo
Syria: Bishop advises against lifting of EU arms embargo

The outgoing Bishop of Bath & Wells is urging the European Union to keep a sanction on the supply of arms to Syria in place.

Book of condolence for Lee Rigby opens at Leicester Cathedral
Book of condolence for Lee Rigby opens at Leicester Cathedral

Leicester Cathedral has opened a book of condolence following the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Appeals for calm after killing of Drummer Lee Rigby
Appeals for calm after killing of Drummer Lee Rigby

Black church leaders have called for all sections of society to work together following the brutal murder of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich this week.

\'Sadness\' after Boy Scouts of America overturns ban on gay members
'Sadness' after Boy Scouts of America overturns ban on gay members

The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has voted to allow gay boys to become members.

Woolwich attack: Faith leaders united in condemnation

The Southampton Council of Faiths has added its voice to the condemnation expressed over the attack on a soldier in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Prayers for Woolwich attack victim
Prayers for Woolwich attack victim

Christians and other faith leaders have spoken of their horror over the attack on a soldier in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Bishop \'distressed\' by suspected terror attack in Woolwich
Bishop 'distressed' by suspected terror attack in Woolwich

The Bishop of Woolwich has said he is "deeply saddened and distressed" to hear of a fatal machete attack on a man in south-east London.

Lords \'must have confidence\' to reject same-sex marriage bill
Lords 'must have confidence' to reject same-sex marriage bill

After the House of Commons voted to allow gay marriage in England and Wales last night, supporters of the traditional definition of marriage are looking to the House of Lords to reject the Government's bill.

Gay marriage bill: Young Christians will have to \'choose between conscience and career\'
Gay marriage bill: Young Christians will have to 'choose between conscience and career'

The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Bill is set to "isolate" young Christians who believe in the traditional definition of marriage, church leaders have warned.

Bishop of London opens new school building at Raine\'s Foundation School
Bishop of London opens new school building at Raine's Foundation School

A Church of England school in East London reached a significant milestone in its redevelopment last week with the official opening of a brand new school building by the Bishop of London, Dr Richard Chartres.

The Archbishop of Canterbury on the Spirit of Pentecost

The Archbishop of Canterbury has shared his thoughts on the gift of the Holy Spirit in a special video for the Feast of Pentecost.

Billy Graham still inspiring evangelical leaders
Billy Graham still inspiring evangelical leaders

Billy Graham is gearing up for his final major outreach this year and a fresh poll by the National Association of Evangelicals in the US reveals the admiration many evangelical leaders still have for him.

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif urged to protect rights of religious minorities
Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif urged to protect rights of religious minorities

After claiming victory in the Pakistani elections, the Global Minorities Alliance is urging ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif to protect the rights of the country's suffering religious and ethnic minorities.

Church service remembers Philpott children
Church service remembers Philpott children

A church service is taking place on Saturday to mark one year since the death of six children in a Derby house fire.