Jennifer Gold
Christian Homelessness Charity Condemns Social Housing Review
Christian homelessness charity Housing Justice has reacted with concern to a publication reviewing social housing by Professor John Hills.
World Ecumenical Body Supports 'Groundbreaking' Climate Statement
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has endorsed a groundbreaking climate change statement, which has been produced following an unprecedented consensus among high-level representatives of the corporate world as well as civil, religious and educational institutions.
Lord Carey Makes Prayer Plea as General Synod Prepares for Gay Debate
The former Archbishop of Canterbury has backed a plea for churches to open their doors for prayer as the General Synod of the Church of England debates so-called 'gay Christians' in the Church.
Renewed Links Between Catholics & Church of England Debated
A powerful response has been seen this week towards plans to renew links between the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church.
Church Leaders Welcome Investigation into Department of Health
Church leaders from Britain's largest umbrella groups have welcomed the CRE's (Commission for Race Equality) decision to launch a formal investigation into the Department of Health's widespread failing under Race Relations Law.
300,000 Celebrate Chinese New Year in London
Crowds of more than 300,000 gathered in central London Sunday for what were the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of China, where huge festivities took place including a parade and lion and dragon dancing.
UN Warns Chad Violence Could Replicate Rwanda Genocide
The UN refugee agency has issued a stark warning that the violence in Chad could turn into a genocide similar to that in Rwanda in 1994.
WCC General Secretary Welcomes North Korea Nuclear Deal
The World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has welcomed as "a major breakthrough" the 13 February agreement at the Six Party Talks on North Korea in Beijing.
Global Leaders Reach Landmark Climate Change Agreement
A global meeting of political leaders has seen a landmark agreement reached on tackling climate change.
Tanzania Will Reveal True Anglican 'Communion'
All eyes are on Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania this week, as the worldwide Anglican Communion comes together for a summit which could see the Communion splinter amid the continuing row over homosexuality in the Church.
Bishop Says Family, Society Under Threat from Government Legislation
The Bishop of Rochester has suggested that marriage and family and therefore society as a whole are currently under threat because of recent government legislation.
Outrage as Human Rights Lawyer Remains in Prison
Human rights lawyer Marie Therese Nlandu remains incarcerated in a Congolese prison, despite a collapse in the prosecution case and her continued need for medical attention...
Burma Delegation Concludes Europe & US Awareness Tour
A delegation of Chin and Kachin activists from Burma has finished a visit to Washington DC last week, where they briefed senior US government officials on the continuing violations of human rights by Burma's military regime.
Anglican Communion Elects New Primate in Hong Kong
The Anglican Communion has announced that the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui has elected the Rt Rev Paul Kwong, Diocesan Bishop of Hong Kong Island, to be their next Archbishop, following the retirement of Archbishop Peter Kwong on 31 December 2006.
World Evangelical Alliance Launches Resource Site for 'Amazing Grace'
The World Evangelical Alliance, in partnership with Walden Media, is giving its full support to the abolition film, 'Amazing Grace: The William Wilberforce Story', scheduled for release in the United Kingdom on March 23.
Study Reveals Evangelism & Mission Picture for Europe Churches
The Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has published a study project on the Protestant contribution to mission by churches across Europe.