Jenna Lyle
Evangelical and ecumenical leaders meet in Geneva
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches and the international director of the World Evangelical Alliance have met to discuss their common concerns about efforts towards Christian unity.
Orthodox Anglicans challenge bishop on homosexuality views
An orthodox Anglican group has voiced concern after the Bishop of Liverpool called upon the Church of England and the Anglican Communion to allow a variety of ethical views on homosexuality.
Christians face more difficulties after civil partnerships vote, says group
A conservative group in the Church of England has warned that Christians face an âeven more difficult environmentâ after last weekâs vote in the House of Lords to lift a ban on religious ceremonies for civil partnerships taking place in churches.
Church leader condemns detention of children at immigration centre
A senior leader in the Church of Scotland has spoken of his "horror" at the detention of two five-year-olds at the Dungavel detention centre.
Archbishop tells Northern Ireland to build on progress
The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Most Rev Alan Harper, has called on Northern Ireland to continue building on the progress that has been made in establishing a lasting peace.
Churches campaign for nuclear free world
An alliance of nine British Churches has joined the World Council of Churches in calling on governments to drastically reduce their nuclear arsenals.
Church leaders calls for responsible campaigning on asylum seekers
The leaders of the United Reformed, Baptist and Methodist Churches have urged politicians not to use asylum as a âpolitical footballâ during their election campaigns.
Fears for churches and status of marriage after civil partnerships vote
The House of Lords has voted in favour of a change to civil partnership laws to allow gay couples to marry in churches and use religious language during the ceremony.
Clegg praises Salvation Army for tackling inequality
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has praised The Salvation Army for its work with the marginalised and socially excluded as he spoke of his vision for a more equal society.
Families could still face prosecution under assisted suicide guidelines
The Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer QC has published his final guidance on the circumstances in which someone may be charged for helping another person to die.
DPP due to publish legal guidance on assisted suicide
The Director of Public Prosecutions will today publish his final guidance on the circumstances in which someone may be charged for helping another person to die.
Church of England completes review of child abuse cases
A Church of England review into child abuse has identified 13 cases needing formal action.
Gordon Brown speaks out against legalising assisted suicide
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned that legalising assisted suicide could leave ill people feeling under pressure to end their lives.
Conservatives cannot afford to lose Christian support, says Theos
New research published yesterday by theology think tank Theos indicates voters with a religious faith could determine the outcome of the general election.
Government denies sex ed opt out for faith schools
The Government has come under pressure after faith groups secured an amendment to a Bill that would allow faith schools to teach sex education according to their ethos.
Church launches web prayer service
The Church of England is inviting people to share their hopes and concerns through a new web-based prayer service launched to mark the start of Lent.