Maria Mackay
South African Churches Condemn Repression in Zimbabwe
The General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) has expressed grave concern over the growing wave of repression and human rights violations in Zimbabwe and called for immediate action to halt the persecution of Zimbabweans at home and abroad.
Archbishop of Wales Pays Tribute to Stabbed Vicar
More than 300 people have gathered at a remembrance service for the vicar who was stabbed outside his church in south Wales last Wednesday.
Climate Change Already Killing Thousands, says Expert
Norwegian Church Aid has held a debate on climate change with senior politicians during which the general secretary of Climate Network Africa warned that thousands were already dying from the effects of climate change.
Christians Feel Discriminated Against, Poll Finds
A survey for a BBC programme has found that a growing number of Christians feel persecuted against because of their faith. The poll for the Heaven and Earth show questioned 604 people describing themselves as Christian. Of those surveyed, 25 per cent , or one in four, said they felt discriminated against by colleagues and in their local communities.
Christians Join Thousands in Iraq War Protest
Thousands of protestors have marched through Washington DC in opposition to the Iraq war, which will enter its fifth year on Tuesday. A Christian anti-war worship service drew thousands of peace supporters to the Washington National Cathedral on Friday night
Christian and Buddhist Children to Learn Way of Peace
Manchester Cathedral has teamed up with the Manchester Buddhist Centre have to run a new peace initiative for local schools.
March to Highlight Climate Change Impact on Developing World
Christian Aid Scotland hopes July march will highlight impact of climate change on developing countries.
Street Pastors Debut in Norwich
Street Pastors hit the clubbing district of Norwich for the first time last night as they lived out the message of God's unconditional love to support vulnerable pubbers and clubbers.
Belarus Hunger Strike Church Still Faces State Clampdown
The Belarus church which protested against state oppression in a hunger strike last October is still no closer to receiving the promised state approval to use its own building and land for worship.
New Church of Ireland Primate Preaches Reconciliation at Enthronement
The new Church of Ireland Primate was enthroned in Armagh on Friday with a call to members of the Church to follow the example of Christ in forgiveness and reconciliation.
Christian Organisations in Search for Greenest Church
Leading Christian organisations, including Operation Noah/Christian Ecology Link, Tearfund and Christian Aid, are on the look out for the UK's greenest churches.
Salvation Army 'Deeply Concerned' by Gambling Advertising Regulations
The Salvation Army has said it is "deeply concerned" by the possible effects of new gambling advertising regulations on society. The controversial regulations will allow the first TV and radio commercials for gambling facilities to be broadcast by September.
Church of England Head Visits Christian Aid Partners in Angola
The Archbishop of Canterbury met with three Christian Aid partners in Angola's capital, Luanda, to learn about their women's literacy, housing rights and HIV/AIDS work.
'Spend Money on Poverty, Not Arms,' says World Vision Chief
Head of World Vision tells Government to spend money on poverty, not arms, at the launch of a major new Christian campaign to hold the Government to account on its progress with the Millennium Development Goals.
Archbishop Expresses Shock Over Vicar's Murder
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has spoken of his shock at the news of the death of Fr Paul Bennett in Trecynon, near Aberdare in Wales on Wednesday, and has said that the family will be in his prayers.
Christian & Muslim Children Explore Faith in the Media
Christian and Muslim schoolchildren this week learned about the media and examined the way it portrays faith during an interactive conference at the BBC's Birmingham offices.