British Isles
Launch of major UK Campaign: ‘Not Ashamed’
24 Sep 2010
A Christian advocacy group has launched a new campaign defending the right of Christians to express their faith and beliefs in public. The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey is among the supporters of the nationwide…
Archbishop says desire for God is 'undimmed'
24 Sep 2010
Dr Rowan Williams insisted the country has not ‘turned its back on God’ as he personally invited its residents to return to church this week. His comments echo those of the Pope, who declared at the…
Government’s commitment to people of faith
24 Sep 2010
The Evangelical Alliance(EA) has welcomed assurances from Baroness Warsi that this Government ‘does God’ and is ‘comfortable’ with faith. The Government minister made the comments to Church of England bishops last week, adding that the church…
Pope's visit ‘challenges stereotypes’
24 Sep 2010
After all the fears expressed before the Pope left Rome of a possible debacle - street protests and a poor turnout - there was a tangible sense of relief, even of euphoria, among Pope Benedict's entourage…
Police need to reclaim streets
24 Sep 2010
Police have ‘given up’ on the street and are failing to take problems caused by anti-social behaviour as seriously as victims do, a police chief says. About 45% (3.5m) of police calls relate to anti-social behaviour,…
Threat to end dialogue with Anglicans
24 Sep 2010
The Russian Orthodox Church has threatened to withdraw from dialogue with Anglicans because of the ‘liberalism and relativism’ of some Anglican Churches, and the development of women bishops in the Church of England. In a speech…