Jenna Lyle

Bishop welcomes end to detention of children in immigration centres

Bishop of Woolwich says Government's practice of holding children in immigration centres is "unacceptable"

Most Britons think Christians shouldn’t be penalised for following conscience at work

New poll finds most Britons are in support of expressions of faith in the workplace

Tearfund welcomes Cancun climate agreement but says more funding necessary

Tearfund says an agreement on measures to address climate change has "resuscitated" climate talks

Nation divided over meaning of Christmas

New research out from theology think tank Theos reveals the extent to which British society is divided over the meaning of Christmas.

Report says it’s wrong to exclude God from the classroom

New report says it is “unfair” to base public education on the assumption that religious beliefs are “clutter”

Scottish Parliament rejects assisted suicide Bill

Care Not Killing pleased with Scottish Parliament's rejection of Bill to legalise assisted suicide

Anglican Covenant in question after conservatives withdraw support

Conservative Anglicans say they cannot support the Anglican Covenant, as the Church of England comes one step closer to approving it.

Bishop asked to ‘withdraw’ from public ministry over Royal wedding comments

A bishop in the Church of England who predicted that Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton would last seven years has been asked to “withdraw” from public ministry.

Pope suggests condoms may protect people from HIV/AIDS in some situations

Condoms are not a "moral" solution to the HIV/AIDS pandemic but may be used in exceptional circumstances to avoid harming another person, says the Pope.

Archbishop says defections will cause challenges for the Church

Archbishop of Canterbury admits that filling the posts left vacant by clergy defecting to Rome will be a "challenge" for the Church of England.

Christian adoption advisor 'saddened' after losing discrimination case

Christian professionals are being "silenced", says doctor dismissed from an adoption panel because of her views on homosexuality.

Religion needs a new image, says former Met chief

Conflicts, crimes and violence are just some of the reasons why some people no longer see religion as a force for good, former Met chief warns.

Bishops congratulate Prince William and Kate Middleton on their engagement

The Bishop of Blackburn has joined in the well-wishing after Prince William and long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton announced their engagement yesterday.

Christian leaders welcome Cameron’s plans to measure happiness

The heads of CAFOD, Tearfund and Theos welcome Prime Minister's plans for a happiness index.

Christian medical advisor challenges dismissal over homosexuality views

A Christian doctor struck off an adoption panel for her views on homosexuality is petitioning to have her case heard in the European Court of Justice.

Mother who killed brain-damaged son loses court appeal

Frances Inglis has lost her challenge against a minimum prison term of nine years for murdering her brain-damaged son.