Jennifer Gold
Britain's Oldest Christian Bookshops Remove Koran from Shelves
Britain's oldest chain of Christian bookstores, SPCK Bookshops has announced it is to stop selling the Koran as it is "inimical" to Christianity...
Catholic Petition Urges Pope to Lift Ban on Condoms in AIDS Battle
In recognition of World AIDS Day, Catholics from around the globe are calling on the Pope to lift the ban on condoms in order to help stem the spread of HIV and AIDS...
World Vision Launches Advent Calendar to Fight AIDS Pandemic
Christian relief and development charity, World Vision, has called on Christians and churches this week to download an interactive Advent Calendar Screensaver to kick off the charity's Take2 Campaign aimed at encouraging Britain's churches to focus their attention on the AIDS pandemic.
International Community in Shock as China 'Secretly' Executes Religious Leaders
The international Christian community stands in shock as reports circulate that China has secretly carried out the execution of three religious leaders from a highly controversial Christian group.
Catholic Archbishop Rebukes Government for Marginalising Morality
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham, has criticised the government during his homily at St Chad Cathedral's annual Civic Mass, in Birmingham, in which he warned that what is lawful is not necessarily moral.
Scottish Churches to File 20,000 Signature Petition to Stop the Arms Trade
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, will urge the Ministry of Defence that "one of the best ways to help Africa is to stop the Arms Trade".
North Korea Ready to Return to Nuclear Talks
North Korea has stated that it is ready to return to talks which may see the country end its nuclear weapons programme. Nuclear negotiators from China, the United States and North Korea met Tuesday to discuss details of restarting the North Korean disarmament talks, China's Foreign Ministry said.
Christian Pastor Urges Churches to Remain 'Directly Engaged with Communities'
Christian pastor Rob Bell has spoken out on the importance of remaining grounded as a successful church pastor. The Mars Hill Pastor, who is known in the UK for his spiritual DVD series, Nooma, distributed by Zondervan, recently took part in an interview with Premier.tv.
Research Finds Tax Credit Schemes Leave Co-Habiting Couples Worse Off
The results of an investigation into the finances of 98 families with low or modest incomes released last week by CARE has revealed that in over 70 per cent of cases the couple would be financially better off if they lived apart.
British Airways to Alter Uniform Policy Following Cross Debacle
British Airways (BA) is set to review its policy over uniforms, after finding itself at the centre of an ethical debate over its decision to stop one of its workers from wearing a cross.
Ecumenical Christian Delegation Concludes Historic Visit to China
The World Council of Churches' General Secretary, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, has concluded his tour of China on 22 November 2006. Leading an ecumenical delegation, Kobia publicly affirmed that "it is in the best interests of the government to actually expand the space for the practice of religion".
World AIDS Day: Britain Sponsors African Children in Great Ethiopian Run
One hundred and fifty Ethiopian children, many of whom are sponsored by members of the British public through Christian relief and development charity World Vision, are to take part in the Great Ethiopian Run children's race this weekend, Saturday 25 November.
World Ecumenical Head to Lead Delegation on Taiwan Visit
The World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, will lead an ecumenical delegation on a visit of Taiwan from 23 to 26 November, following an invitation made by the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan (PCT), which is the WCC member church in the country.
World Reformed and Lutheran Governing Bodies Hold First Joint Meeting
Officers from the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) and the Executive Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), have held meetings in the course of overlapping days, but have met for the first time in joint sessions on Saturday 18 November 2006.
World Vision Calls for Environmentally Friendly Christmas
International Relief and Development Agency, World Vision, has launched an appeal to make Christmas more environmentally friendly and to help those in need in Africa with giant Christmas cards.
China Rebukes US for Listing Countries in Violation of Religious Freedom
China has rebuked the United States on Monday for its list of countries that violate religious freedom. Last week the US State Department released a list of violators, which included China, as well as North Korea, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia and Sudan among others where its people do not have access to freedom of faith and belief.