Jenna Lyle
Irish Catholic leaders apologise for child abuse
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has said he is deeply sorry and ashamed for decades of child abuse by priests.
Archbishop calls for Good Samaritans in face of economic gloom
The Archbishop of York has called on people to look after their neighbours in difficulty because of the recession.
WCC Lenten resources focus on violence against women
On the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women today, the World Council of Churches (WCC) announced a series of Lenten study resources for congregations and individuals who want to do their bit to end violence against women.
HIV stigma still strong, says Tearfund
Ignorance and stigma surrounding HIV are still thriving in the UK and elsewhere almost 30 years after the first person was identified with the virus.
Bishop praises resilience in midst of floods
The Bishop of Carlisle has praised flood victims in Cumbria for their resilience as he urged Christians to pray.
EU seeks to end discrimination exemptions for UKâs religious employers
The European Commission has called on the UK to end exemptions to equality laws that allow religious employers to discriminate on the grounds of sexual orientation.
Archbishop and Pope hold âcordialâ talks
The Archbishop of Canterbury met Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican today to discuss relations between the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches.
Women clergy need not divide Anglicans and Catholics - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told Catholics that the issue of women priests and bishops need not divide.
Australia apologises for abuse of child migrants from Britain
The Australian Prime Minister has apologised to thousands of British children who were sent to Australia where they suffered abuse at the hands of their carers.
Greek Orthodox Church opposes EU crucifix ban
The Greek Orthodox Church has come out in opposition to a ban on crucifixes in classrooms in Italy.
WCC presses for US-North Korea talks
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches has expressed his "alarm and disappointment" over the breakdown of the Six Party Talks to address North Korea's nuclear programme.
Call for more research into impact of Christian ethos schools
Think tank and education charity conclude there is "very little" available evidence about the impact of schools with a Christian ethos on their students.
Churches to press UN on climate change, indigenous rights and Colombia
The needs of people displaced by climate change, the rights of indigenous people, and the drawn out internal conflict in Columbia are high on the agenda of church representatives gathering at the UN next week.
Bishop fears for future of British democracy
Britainâs freedoms are being eroded as Afghanistanâs are being built up, says the Bishop of Lichfield.
Church leaders recall faith and courage on Berlin Wall anniversary
Church leaders have paid tribute to the faith and courage of ordinary men and women who helped unify Germany and end the Cold War on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall today.
Catholics 'disappointed' with sex education plans
The Catholic Education Service for England and Wales says it is âdisappointedâ with the announcement from Schools Secretary Ed Balls that sex education is to be made compulsory for all pupils.