Politics

York churches protected from parking ban

A row has broken out after churches in York were protected from a parking ban, allowing worshippers to park for free on the city streets.

March 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Jailed Pastor's letter released

A letter from Pastor Yousef Nadharkani, the Iranian house Church leader who was sentenced to death for his faith, has been published.

March 15th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Week of events to celebrate life of Romero

A week of events have been organised across the UK to celebrate the life of the Archbishop Oscar Romero, the widely repsected and much loved Salvadorean Archbishop, murdered in 1980.

March 14th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Cathedral protestors demand answers

A group of Christians dragged from the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral by police as they knelt in prayer, are to deliver a letter of complaint to Church authorities.

March 13th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

'Free jailed mum of five' - Church speaks out

The Church of Scotland is backing the campaign to secure the release of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman imprisoned under Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law.

March 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

How Do You Kill 11 Million People? - Review

Let’s face it – the latest book by Andy Andrews may be small, but it has a big title. Andy answers the title question itself in less than 50 pages and the remainder of the book includes a conversation with the author, a reader’s guide, resources, notes and bibliography section.

March 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

'We mustn't redefine marriage': Gerald Coates

As the government consider plans to redefine marriage, to allow same sex couples to wed - evangelical Christian leader Gerald Coates has spoken out about his opposition to the idea, in an exclusive interview with Christian.co.uk.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Egyptian Copts abroad urged to vote

Egyptian Copts living in the UK are being urged by Church leaders to ensure they take part in the presidential election, and have a more active role in deciding Egypt's political fate.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Same sex marriage debate - Dean steps in

As a survey shows a majority of opinion against it, the new Dean of Saint Pauls Cathedral has launched himself into the row over Gay Marriage by calling on the church to embrace it.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Boko Haram threaten kidnap spree

A Nigerian Islamist group which is waging a war on Christians in the North of the country, has warned that it will begin to kidnap Christian women, in order to increase terror in the region.

March 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Church of Scotland steps in to save charity

The Church of Scotland has stepped in to safeguard the future of homeless charity Borderline, which helps Scots in London. Through their mediation with the Scottish government, the Church has secured an annual government grant until 2015 that will allow the charity to continue to operate.

March 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez