Jenna Lyle

Teachings of Jesus are a ‘good guide’ to life, says Cameron

David Cameron has admitted his Christian faith may not always the rock it should be, but is nonetheless a good guide to get through life.

Faith groups can beat poverty, says Government minister

A senior Government minister has commended faith groups for their work to end poverty in their local communities.

Archbishop concerned over rising tensions in Northern Ireland

The Archbishop of Armagh says confidence building measures are needed to show that devolution in Northern Ireland works.

Professionals failing to spot UK’s ‘hidden’ exploited children, says charity

Children and young people trafficked into the UK are struggling to get help from authorities responsible for their welfare, warns The Children’s Society.

Duncan Smith calls for reform of ‘chaotic’ criminal justice system

Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith is calling for the urgent reform of Britain’s “chaotic” criminal justice system.

Tackling climate change is ‘moral imperative’, say faith leaders

Faith leaders have issued a first of its kind statement on climate change in which they recognise “unequivocally that there is a moral imperative to tackle the causes of global warming”.

Pope wants Iran to give more freedom to Catholics

Pope Benedict XVI has called upon Iran to give greater freedom to Christians to practice their faith.

Kirk selects next Moderator of General Assembly

The Church of Scotland has announced the Rev John Cairns Christie as the next Moderator of the General Assembly.

Bishop calls on Christians to wear crosses in run-up to Christmas

Christians should not be intimidated into putting away their cross necklaces and fish badges, says the Bishop of Lichfield.

Orthodox group says it can help keep Anglicans together

The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans believes it could be the key to preventing a split in the Church of England.

Faith communities have 'vital' role to play in tackling climate change

A Nobel Prize-winning scientist says faith communities have a "vital" role to play in addressing climate change.

Pope approves structure for disillusioned Anglicans

The Pope has approved a document that paves the way for Anglicans disillusioned with the acceptance of women bishops to join the Catholic Church.

Christians stand up and speak out for poor

Thousands of Christians across the UK expressed their solidarity with the poor by standing up and speaking out as part of the Stand Up, Take Action campaign and Micah Sunday.

Sentamu preaches reconciliation and forgiveness in Bermuda

The Archbishop of York has brought a message of reconciliation and forgiveness to the people of Bermuda.

World leaders ‘moving backwards’ on climate change

Christian Aid has accused world leaders of threatening to bring the world into a state of “catastrophic” global warming.

Kirk fears political policies could ‘adversely’ affect the poor

The Church of Scotland is urging the UK’s political parties to remember God’s concern for the poor and vulnerable as they draw up measures to tackle debt racked up by the credit crunch.