PA: British Isles & Ireland
Monday, 02 August 2010 14:01
How churches fight belief in witchcraft
African churches in Britain are learning how to safeguard children's rights against exploitative pastors. Monday’s ‘Dispatches’ programme on Channel 4 highlighted the harm caused to children in the UK, mainly from an African background, by church…
Monday, 02 August 2010 13:59
INSIGHT ARTICLE: 2012 Olympic Games
Sir Craig Reedie, the former British Olympic Association chairman said London will be a ‘magical’ place to be when the Olympics begin in under two years' time. He was at the Olympic Park on Tuesday when…
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:07
Opportunities for the church in Cameron’s ‘Big Society’
Christians have welcomed the launch of Prime Minister David Cameron’s ‘Big Society’ initiative as a way of getting everyone involved in their communities. Spelling out his vision in Liverpool on Monday, Cameron hailed the Big Society…
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:05
Christians unfairly targeted for hate crime prosecutions
Christians in Britain are being unfairly targeted for hate crime prosecutions, according to a new report by the Civitas think-tank. The report, entitled A New Inquisition: Religious Persecution in Britain Today, also warns that existing hate…
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:03
Archbishop of York launches new national charity
The Archbishop of York launched the Acts 435 charity nationally at the General Synod. The charity helps churches to make a practical difference in their local communities helping those who are going through tough times financially.…
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:01
Half a million in grants to support the dignity of life
Thanks to the generosity of parishioners up and down the country, the Catholic Archbishops of England and Wales were able to distribute over £500,000 in grants in support of life over the last two years. The…