Jenna Lyle

Hate laws leading to unfair prosecution of Christians, new report warns

Christians are being unfairly targeted by laws intended to prevent religious hate crimes, a new report from Civitas warns.

Seafaring ministry to extend reach across Africa and Asia

Mission to Seafarers has launched a new five-year-strategy to extend its pastoral care and welfare facilities to new ports around the world.

The days of suppressing Christians ‘are over’, vows Pickles

Eric Pickles has spoken of the crucial role that faith communities have to play in the Government’s vision of a ‘Big Society’.

Bishop Wright says church must challenge world’s ‘self-serving’ notions

Bishop Tom Wright delivers farewell sermon before retiring as Bishop of Durham at the end of August.

CofE drops gay priest from nominations for bishop post

The Crown Nominations Commission has rejected the nomination of a gay priest to be the next Bishop of Southwark.

Christians oppose mandatory sex lessons for academies

Christian Concern for our Nation and the Christian Legal Centre have come out in opposition to a proposed amendment to the Academies Bill that could see academies forced to teach sex education lessons to children and teenagers.

Christians should not be sidelined, says Pickles

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has vowed to put Christian values at the heart of the Government.

More Anglicans warn of split over gay bishop nomination

A group of traditionalist Anglicans has warned that the Church of England may go the same way as The Episcopal Church in the USA and split if it consecrates its first gay bishop.

Government opens consultation on ‘unnecessary’ laws

The coalition Government has opened a consultation inviting members of the public to suggest laws they think should be repealed.

Leprosy Mission urges international community to put focus back on MDGs

The Leprosy Mission has hit out at developed nations for failing to make clear how they plan to achieve the Millennium Development Goals by 2015.

Government called to continue financial support for places of worship

English Heritage urges Government to continue £12 million a year repair grant scheme for places of worship.

Westminster Cathedral celebrates centenary

Westminster Cathedral is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its consecration this week with the opening of a new exhibition displaying some of its most precious artefacts.

Church leader calls for religious tolerance ahead of Italy crucifix hearing

Scottish Cardinal says the public display of the crucifix in Italian public school classrooms is "not an imposition".

Afghan Christians issue plea for help after execution call

A group of Afghan Christians living in exile in India have issued an “urgent” plea to the international community to help Christians still living in Afghanistan following the recent call for their execution by a government minister.

Christians urged to take action over Government’s pro-gay agenda

Christian Concern for our Nation is calling on Christians to take action after the Government outlined its pro-homosexual agenda this week.

NI Church leaders accuse banks of putting jobs and businesses at risk

Leaders of the four main churches in Northern Ireland have called on banks to be more understanding towards businesses.