Mark Caplin

Sense of community can reverse Church decline
Sense of community can reverse Church decline

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of the need to create community in churches if they are to attract more people through their doors.

Bishop\'s appeal to restore Fulham Palace
Bishop's appeal to restore Fulham Palace

Fulham Palace, ancient home of the Bishops of London, is in the midst of a multi-million pound restoration process

Scottish Government must dual 'lethal' A9

Scotland's "most dangerous road" must be dualled now to stop more accidents, a Scottish church leader has said.

Tens of thousands greet Pope Francis in Brazil
Tens of thousands greet Pope Francis in Brazil

There were ecstatic scenes in Rio de Janeiro as Pope Francis arrived at the start of a weeklong visit to Brazil for World Youth Day.

Prayers, congratulations and bellringing for royal baby
Prayers, congratulations and bellringing for royal baby

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, and other church leaders have joined the world in sending their messages of congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy yesterday.

Sentamu attacks \'scandal\' of low wages
Sentamu attacks 'scandal' of low wages

The Archbishop of York has challenged politicians to put their money where their mouths are and make the living wage a reality.

Attitude to bankers was \'lynch mobbish\' after financial crisis - Archbishop
Attitude to bankers was 'lynch mobbish' after financial crisis - Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted feeling uncomfortable with the attitude towards bankers after the financial crisis. 

Church petitions PM for inquiry into black over-representation in British prisons
Church petitions PM for inquiry into black over-representation in British prisons

A Birmingham church is asking the Prime Minister to launch an inquiry into the large numbers of young black people in British prisons.

Roman Catholics in decline in Brazil, Protestants on the rise
Roman Catholics in decline in Brazil, Protestants on the rise

New report from Pew Research Center reveals Brazil's changing religious landscape

Wikipedia \'edit wars\': Jesus, George W Bush and other contentious topics
Wikipedia 'edit wars': Jesus, George W Bush and other contentious topics

It seems there are some things the human race - or at least Wikipedia contributors - just can't agree on and Jesus, George W Bush and the Prophet Muhammad are just some of them. 

Increase in abortion of disabled babies \'tragic\'
Increase in abortion of disabled babies 'tragic'

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children has criticised the "double standard" in post-birth care for the disabled alongside abortions of unborn disabled babies.

Government condemned after shelving plans on minimum alcohol pricing
Government condemned after shelving plans on minimum alcohol pricing

Churches say they are deeply disappointed over the Government's U-turn on a minimum unit price for alcohol.

Christians must have \'confidence\' after gay marriage becomes law
Christians must have 'confidence' after gay marriage becomes law

Christians have vowed to continue speaking up for the historic definition of marriage after the same-sex marriage Bill was given Royal Assent on Wednesday.

Call to end 'discrimination' against unborn disabled children

A major new parliamentary report is calling for urgent reform of the Abortion Act to remove the possibility of aborting disabled babies up to birth.

Northern Ireland: Church leaders 'dismayed' by violence

Church leaders in Northern Ireland have condemned riots in Belfast triggered by the ban of an Orange Order parade on 12 July.

Trident \'unnecessary\' for Britain\'s defence
Trident 'unnecessary' for Britain's defence

Churches are urging the Government to drop Trident, saying it is "unnecessary" for the country's defence and "unaffordable" in the current economic climate.