Jennifer Gold

Conservative Anglicans in Jerusalem to debate future in troubled communion

More than 1,000 conservative Anglicans gather in Jerusalem on Sunday for key summit on the future of orthodox Anglicanism.

Small churches flourish in global communion, says Lutheran leader

Small churches need to feel part of a worldwide communion in order to grow, says the President of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELU) in Argentina and Uruguay.

Conservative Anglican leaders head to Jerusalem

Around 1,000 conservative Anglicans are heading to Jerusalem on Thursday, ahead of the Global Anglican Future Conference to decide what the future holds for them within an Anglican Communion fracturing over homosexuality.

Rejected Lisbon Treaty is 'serious test' for EU - Protestant group

Ireland's no-vote against the Lisbon Treaty is a "serious test for the European Union", says the President of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE).

Government needs Christians to help counter extremism - bishop

The Bishop of Rochester has attacked the "mess" of multiculturalism and urged the Government to utilise the UK's millions of Christians in building community cohesion.

Church of England divided on women bishops

The Church of England is facing a tough debate on women bishops at next month's General Synod.

Sentamu thanks journalists for 'giving voice to voiceless'

The Archbishop of York praised journalists and aid workers for fighting against the tide of celebrity gossip, trivia and cynicism to "give a voice to the voiceless".

CAP wants 'much more' Government commitment to end child poverty

Church Action on Poverty says it is "disappointed" with a rise in the number of children living in poverty revealed by a government report on Tuesday.

Church report not attacking Government, say authors

A new report due out on Monday on the role of the Church of England and other faith communities in welfare is not intended to be an attack on the Government, say its authors.

Bishop fears Anglican Covenant will diminish Church autonomy

The Bishop of Cork in the Church of Ireland says new proposals designed to prevent the Anglican Communion falling apart will necessitate changes in the way that the Archbishop of Canterbury is appointed.

Black church leaders cautious over Obama endorsement

Black church leaders in the US may privately endorse Democratic presidential nominee but they are resolute that such endorsements will remain firmly outside of the pulpit.

Scottish Churches call for prayer, action to heal Holy Land divisions

The leaders of the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland are urging congregations to make this Sunday a day of prayer and action for troubled Israel and Palestine.

Cardinal tells politicians to follow conscience

Scottish cardinal tells politicians to follow their consciences in wake of recent embryo votes.

Churches pray for peace, end to 'double standards' in Middle East

Churches around the world are praying for a solution to the Middle East conflict as they kick off a week of action for peace in Israel and Palestine on Wednesday.

Religion key to intercultural dialogue, says Protestant group

Intercultural dialogue needs the input of the major faiths, says the Council of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE).

Bishop clarifies Fritzl climate change comments

Bishop of Stafford denies media reports that he likened climate change deniers to paedophiles.