Mark Caplin

Charlton and Bournemouth football chaplains team up for stadium events
The grounds of Charlton Athletic and AFC Bournemouth are more used to the sound of shouting and chanting but this Christmas they'll be filled with the sound of carol singing.

Pope Francis speaks of 'mutual respect' in personal message to Muslims
Pope Francis has taken the unusual step of sending a personal message to Muslims on the feast of Eid al-Fitr.

Most singles still want to marry
New research into attitudes to marriage in the US reveal that most single people still aspire to marry. Â

Ofsted rates three-quarters of new free schools 'good' or 'outstanding'
Ofsted has rated three-quarters of the first 24 free schools 'good' or 'outstanding'.

Christians and Muslims in show of unity in Egypt
Anglicans and Muslims have come together for a special meal at the cathedral in Cairo.Â

Gay marriage is 'inevitable outcome' of sexual revolution
The legalisation of gay marriage in Britain is the "inevitable outcome" of a process of changing attitudes towards marriage, sex and family that started with the sexual revolutions of the 1960s.

Mark Driscoll to open next Mars Hill in Phoenix
Mark Driscoll has announced plans to launch a new church in Phoenix early next year.

Pope Francis says he cannot judge gay people
Pope Francis has spoken of his desire to see gay people integrated rather than marginalised.

Neglected church shortlisted for English Heritage award
A church that fell into a parlous state after a century of neglect is one of the historic places of worship shortlisted for an English Heritage Angel Award.

'Disappointing' Church did not take lead on marriage
Christian Concern says it is "deeply disappointing" the Church did not speak out as strongly on gay marriage as it has on payday lenders.

USA: Are religious liberals in the ascendancy?
The number of religious conservatives in the US is declining with every generation, a new report has concluded.

Call for end to 'appalling' human rights violations in North Korea
The 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War today has been met with calls for an end to human rights violations in North Korea.

Church leaders urge strong commitment to peace from Israel and Palestine
Israel and Palestine must make every effort to resume talks on a negotiated settlement, leaders in the Church of England and Roman Catholic Church have said.

Church of England to investigate links to Wonga
The Church of England is to investigate its stake in a US venture capital fund that has invested millions of dollars into payday lender Wonga.Â

Pope encourages people to avoid 'idols' of money, success and power
Pope Francis said God offered the only true hope to people, even in situations that seem hopeless
Graphic sex education for primary school children challenged
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children is challenging calls for more explicit sex education for primary school children.