Maria Mackay

Iraq, Afghanistan and China on US “Watch List” for Threats to Religious Freedom

Iraq, Afghanistan and China have once again appeared on a list of countries to watch as the world's worst persecutors of religious adherents...

Salvation Army Urges Families to Reunite Lost Relatives

The Salvation Army is appealing to families with a missing relative to begin the process of reuniting their families during the month of May...

China Defends Controversial Bishop Ordinations

Sino-Vatican relations remain sour as Beijing defended over the weekend its decision to ordain Catholic bishops without approval of the Vatican...

Tearfund: West Must Shoulder Africa’s Climate Burden

Christian social concern agency Tearfund has blamed the activities of Western countries for the problems of climate change suffered daily...

Prince Charles Opens Interfaith Venue

A new interfaith venue has been launched by Prince Charles in London this week to promote understanding between the major faiths in the UK...

Christian Aid Garden to Focus on HIV/AIDS

Christian Aid is to promote greater education in the fight against HIV & AIDS through its educational show at this year's Hampton Court Palace...

Leading Historian Attacks Rosslyn Chapel for ‘Cashing in on Da Vinci Code’

The Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland has come under fire from one of Britain's leading historians who accused chapel keepers of cashing in...

New DVD to Help Faith Communities Be More Inclusive

A new DVD has been produced to highlight to different faith communities the ways in which they can include people with learning disabilities...

Schools Interfaith Scheme to be Extended Across Yorkshire

Following the success of the pilot scheme last year, an interfaith schools project is to be rolled out across even more schools in North and West...

Germany’s Churches Prepare for World Cup Outreach

Churches and ministries across Germany are gearing up to take part in the World Cup festivities with a host of evangelistic outreach events...

Churches Losing Choir Boys to Football and Computers

Britain's cathedrals are facing the difficult challenge of filling the empty seats in their choirs as young boys turn away from traditional...

Glasgow Archbishop Decries UEFA Rangers Ruling

The Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow has slammed UEFA's shock decision last month not to take action against Scottish team Rangers...

County Council says Faith Schools "Breed Bigotry"; Parents Fight Back

As Northumberland County Council continues to give a mixed reaction to the provision of free transport for children attending faith schools...

Church Looks to Attract More Young People

A special conference has been held by the Diocese of Bradford as the Church looks to woo more and more young people...

Christians in Tyneside Protest Jerry Springer Opera

The controversial Jerry Springer Opera has faced yet more demonstrations as Christians gathered for peaceful protest outside...

Catholic Church in Scotland Alarmed Over New ‘Lunchtime Abortions’

The Catholic Church in Scotland and anti-abortion groups have reacted with anger at new plans to introduce "lunchtime" abortions...