Jenna Lyle

Government treats religious believers as ‘oddballs’, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has accused the Government of treating religion as an “eccentricity” and believers as “oddities”.

Legal group criticises Irish evangelicals for support of Civil Partnership Bill

A Christian legal group has criticised the Evangelical Alliance Ireland for supporting a Bill passing through the Irish Parliament that seeks to give co-habiting homosexual couples the same rights as married heterosexual couples.

Kirk supports minimum pricing on alcohol to save Scotland’s health

The Church of Scotland is throwing its weight behind the Scottish Government’s bid to set a minimum price on alcoholic drinks for the sake of the country’s health.

Judge clears Christian couple in row over Islam comments

Christian hotel owners Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang have been found not guilty of a religiously aggravated public order offence.

Religion can correct ‘scourge’ of discrimination against women - Carter

The world’s major religions have a vital role to play in “correcting the scourge of violence and discrimination against women”, says Jimmy Carter.

Christian Aid sounds alarm over leaked text at climate talks

Just days into the UN’s two-week climate summit in Copenhagen, a leaked document dubbed the Denmark Text is already jeopardising talks.

Archbishop: God takes an interest in the Earth

God takes an interest in the material things of the Earth like food and shelter, said the Archbishop of Canterbury this morning.

Christian couple in court over comments about Islam

Christian hotel owners Ben and Sharon Vogelenzang go on trial today for comments they made about Islam.

Methodist poll shows Britons are reducing energy consumption

People are reducing their energy consumption whether they know it or not, according to the Methodist Church

Edinburgh 2010 can achieve ‘lasting good’, says organiser

The chief organiser of a historic mission conference in Edinburgh next year is optimistic the gathering will achieve “lasting good” for world Christianity.

Campaigners tell rich countries not to gamble planet’s future

Rich countries risk gambling the planet’s future if they let go of the only legal agreement on tackling climate change, say campaigners.

Christians campaign for return of homelessness adviser sacked over God advice

A campaign has been launched by the Christian Legal Centre seeking justice for a Christian homelessness prevention officer sacked by a London council for suggesting that a client put her faith in God.

Winchester approves cuts to beat recession

Winchester Diocese still hopes to avoid proposed job cuts as it struggles in recession.

Archbishop appeals to governments to give hope to HIV sufferers

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called on governments to bring hope to the world’s millions of HIV sufferers by giving them the medical help they need.

Reputation of Catholic Church ‘in tatters’, says priest

A Derry priest says the Catholic Church in Ireland has lost all moral authority after last week’s report revealed that senior leaders had covered up decades of child abuse.

Faith schools promote cohesion, says new report

A new report out today from the Church of England claims that schools with a religious foundation promote community cohesion.