Jennifer Gold
Kidnapped Iraq archbishop found dead
The Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Mosul kidnapped in Iraq last month has been found dead, Church officials in Rome and Baghdad said on Thursday.
Green budget not green enough, say climate campaigners
Environmental groups dismiss Government's green budget for failing to present a coherent strategy for addressing climate change.
United Reformed Church seeks new vigour in ending Iraq occupation
United Reformed Church calls for renewed urgency and vigour in efforts to end the occupation of Iraq by British and American forces.
Global warming needs help of churches - UN chief
"Global warming will only be resolved through a global common response and we need your help," the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon told the head of the World Council of Churches, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, this week.
Religion can promote social harmony in China - official
In the face of intense international scrutiny, China's leaders are keen to reassure the international community that the country respects religious freedom.
UN urges action after Archbishop abducted in Iraq
The UN envoy to Iraq has called on the country's government to step up its protection of minorities after the abduction of a Chaldean Catholic in Mosul, northern Iraq, last week.
'Mystery worshipper' scheme could go nationwide
Following the highly successful 'mystery worshipper' trial in December and January, the researchers behind the pilot project are now looking into the possibility of rolling out the programme nationwide.
DNA database discriminating against black people - church leaders
Church leaders and the human rights group Black Mental Health UK have expressed their support for a debate on the discriminatory impact of the national DNA database on black and ethnic minority people that will come before Parliament on Friday.
CHASTE praises Cambridgeshire police for sex trafficking arrests
The anti-trafficking church organisation CHASTE has applauded the work of Cambridgeshire police in eradicating sex trafficking from the county which has resulted in 25 arrests.
Evangelical leader calls for 'ceasefire' on Archbishop's Sharia controversy
The head of the Evangelical Alliance has called for a 'ceasefire' between secularists and people of faith in the wake of the recent row over faith and law triggered by the Archbishop of Canterbury's Sharia comments.
Manchester churches bucking national trend of decline
Churches in Manchester are hoping to build on gains in attendance over the last few years as the city continues to buck the national trend of declining Sunday congregations.
Christians hope Pakistan election result is start of better future
Christians are hoping that the outcome of Pakistan's elections will mean a better future for the country's struggling Christian minority.
Peace in Kenya essential to African democracy - churches
The future of democracy across the entire African continent hangs on Kenya's ability to halt the horrific violence that has swept across the country after the disputed presidential elections last December, Kenyan church leaders said on Friday.
Evangelical Alliance invites Christians to join Sharia debate
Evangelical Alliance launches consultation on the Archbishop of Canterbury's recent lecture in which he asserted that the British legal system should accommodate aspects of Sharia law.
Dwain Chambers' leprosy comments 'offensive and misleading' - group
The Leprosy Mission has denounced leprosy comments by disgraced British sprinter Dwain Chambers in the media this week as "offensive and misleading".
Manchester faith groups welcome Government U-turn on super-casino
Manchester-based charity Church Action on Poverty has expressed its delight at the Government's decision to scrap plans for a Las Vegas-style super-casino in Manchester.