Articles
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
British forces in Afghanistan
With the withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan, the public focus on our troops has lessened. However, there are still many British troops still serving in Afghanistan. Their lives are still very vulnerable, as we were…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
‘Significant steps’ needed to progress Anglican-Methodist Covenant
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, together with the President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference, have today issued a joint statement, in response to a report to their Churches. The report, entitled The Challenge of…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
Christians offer safe houses to Muslims
A Christian campaign group is launching a national network of safe houses for Muslim converts who face ostracism or violent reprisals for leaving their religion. It says it knows of up to 1,100 former Muslims at…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
Britain's hidden exploitation: Prostitution behind closed doors
The landscape of prostitution in the UK is changing. Ten years ago, you'd find women on street corners at certain times of day. Now, they tend to operate from brothels, saunas, massage parlours and hotels. The…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
Churches urged to pray4media on Sunday June 1st
Churches and Christians are being encouraged to pray for the media on Sunday June 1st. The initiative is being led by the Church and Media Network, with prayers being submitted by the Archbishop of York, Rev…
Tuesday, 10 June 2014 01:00
Pakistan: Asia Bibi death sentence appeal cancelled again
Pakistani Christian woman Asia Bibi's Tuesday appeal hearing on her death sentence for blasphemy was again cancelled - for the fifth time. No new hearing date has been set. Bibi's four previous hearings were also cancelled…