PA: British Isles & Ireland
Saturday, 27 October 2012 16:14
Rules of Engagement for our servicemen and women
Following the news of the five Royal Marines being charged for murder of a Taliban insurgent. Let us reflect on the stressful circumstances and difficulties that face our Servicemen and women in Afghanistan. Please pray that…
Saturday, 27 October 2012 16:12
Abortion is 27 percent of deaths in England and Wales
Disturbing reports coming from England and Wales as national statistics show that more than a quarter of all deaths in the countries are caused by abortions. The numbers were released by the Office for National Statistics…
Saturday, 27 October 2012 16:10
Court ‘forces’ gay adoption on Northern Ireland
A judge has controversially ruled that Northern Ireland must allow gay couples to adopt children, despite widespread opposition. Northern Ireland’s health minister, Edwin Poots, has vowed to ‘urgently appeal’ against the ruling, warning that it could…
Monday, 22 October 2012 11:37
Bishop’s call for marriage tax break
The Bishop of Chester has called for the Government to honour its pledge to recognise marriage in the tax system. Bishop Peter Forster said if plans were not introduced in the next Budget, it was unlikely…
Monday, 22 October 2012 11:33
Churches pray for healthcare workers
Churches across the UK are said prayers last Sunday for doctors, nurses and others working in healthcare. Healthcare Sunday is held each year by the Christian Medical Fellowship, Christian Nurses and Midwives, and the Healthcare Christian…
Monday, 22 October 2012 11:14
Sentamu: We're at a moral crossroads over care for elderly.
The Archbishop of York has urged David Cameron to tackle the ‘great injustice’ of care for the elderly, warning we risk growing into a ‘sick society’ if there are no improvements in the way vulnerable pensioners…