Michael Trimmer
Is Christian growth keeping pace with Islam?
New research suggests the Islamic population growth is increasing while Christianity is stagnating
Nuclear weapons 'present an existential threat to mankind'
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has attempted to start the ball rolling on a new wave of Catholic nuclear disarmament campaigning with a meeting at Stanford university of Bishops, scholars, students, and policy specialists.
Josie Cunningham abortion U-turn: Feeling baby's first kick and unborn baby pictures changed her mind
The former glamour model and call girl, who had planned to get an abortion to secure a place on the next series of Big Brother, has now changed her mind.
Catholics win court battle against Obamacare contraception rule
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students has won a legal battle against providing contraception to their employees as part of their health insurance.
Urgent calls for living wage to be made compulsory
The Living Wage Commission is being urged to take action on the "scandal" of low pay
The Bible is the US's most popular book
A Harris Poll survey found that across all demographics, the Bible is the US's most popular book.
Bankruptcy from bereavement: Scottish funeral costs triple
The Church of Scotland is taking action to deal with the staggering rise in funeral costs
Why are repeat abortions on the rise in the UK? 'Women are seeking love in a monogamous relationship and that's not happening'
A leading abortion provider has drawn attention to the rising number of women seeking more than one termination.
'A verse may finde him, who a sermon flies' - Metaphysical poet and lyricist George Herbert celebrated in new festival
The great metaphysical poet and hymnal lyricist George Herbert is to be honoured with a festival celebrating his life and work.
Will Scotland's new constitution continue to defend the faith?
As speculation on Scotland's proposed new constitution continues, many faith groups are asking whether old ties to religious belief will be maintained.
Church of England's plans to double numbers of senior ethnic minority clergy welcomed
The Church of England wants to see double the number of ethnic minority clergy holding senior positions within a decade
Christian organisations refuse voluntary placements for Government's Help to Work scheme
The YMCA and The Salvation Army have refused to offer voluntary placements for a government scheme to support the unemployed back into work.
Scottish secularists pressing for 'opt in' to religious observance in schools
The Scottish Secular Society has repeated their call for religious assemblies to be attended on an opt-in basis.
Where is Christian mission facing the biggest challenges?
The Church is often negatively perceived, while other faiths are perceived positively, and young Christians prefer fellowship and worship over long and lonely missions work
Rowan Williams says Britain is 'post-Christian'
The former Archbishop of Canterbury has taken something of a middle-ground in the debates sparked by David Cameron's comments where he called the UK a "Christian country".
Christians on Time magazine's 100 most influential people
Time's 100 most influential people list honours six Christians working for the Kingdom in God's world