Jenna Lyle

Catholic bishops issue ‘heartfelt apology’ for child abuse

Catholic bishops in England and Wales have offered a “heartfelt apology” for the abuse of children by priests, saying there were “no excuses”.

Only God can heal wounds in body of Christ – Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has told Anglicans at the Fourth Global South to South Encounter in Singapore that it is only the work of God’s Spirit that can heal tensions within the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Lausanne envisages ‘new moment’ for worldwide church

Lausanne seeks to engage world's evangelicals in online conversation on the toughest questions facing the church today.

Bishop hopes next Government will enhance national life

The Bishop of Lichfield the Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill has called upon Christians to pray that national life is enhanced by the next Government.

Christian Institute launches election briefing

The Christian Institute has launched an online election briefing to help Christians understand the policy positions of the main parties and cast an informed vote in the upcoming general election.

Memorial service for Polish plane crash victims

Warsaw’s Pilsudski Square was filled with thousands of mourners on Saturday as Poland remembered victims of last Saturday’s plane crash, which killed President Lech Kaczynski, his wife and 94 dignitaries.

Church leaders say UK must take lead on ‘Robin Hood’ tax

Church leaders and Christian NGOs are calling on the Government to support the introduction of a unilateral financial transaction tax in the UK.

Church hustings helping people engage in politics

The church is playing an important role in helping people engage with the political process in the run up to the general election, according to one charity.

Christian conscience declaration clocks up 20,000 signatories

A declaration urging Christians to vote in line with their conscience and beliefs in the general election has racked up more than 20,000 signatories in less than 10 days.

Party leaders speak up in support of faith groups

The leaders of the three main parties have all expressed their support for the greater involvement of faith groups in the public arena.

Jesus calls us to vote, says Kandiah

Evangelical speaker and writer Krish Kandiah is encouraging Christians to vote for the party that will help them change the world.

Archbishop sends condolences to Polish in England and Wales

The Catholic Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols has expressed his “sincere condolences” to the Polish community in English and Wales following the death of Poland’s president and several religious leaders in a plane crash at the weekend.

Dawkins pushes for Pope’s arrest

Atheist campaigner Richard Dawkins wants Pope Benedict XVI to be arrested during his state visit to Britain in September.

Christian NGOs support anti-bribery legislation

Development agencies and Christian NGOs have welcomed the passing of anti-bribery legislation in the final days of business before the General Election last week.

Churches celebrate end of ‘vulture culture’

Church leaders have welcomed the passing of the Debt Relief Act in the final hours of the current Parliament sitting on Thursday.

Prayers and mourning after Polish plane crash

The Pope has expressed his “profound sorrow” over the deaths of Poland’s President and top military and government officials in a plane crash today.