by Sean Reilly | Feb 17, 2008
Ethnic and political divisions have prevented church leaders in Kenya from responding to the political crisis in their country, the main governing body of the World Council of Churches has been told by its general secretary, the Rev Samuel Kobia. “At a time of...
by Sean Reilly | Feb 5, 2008
Church groups in Europe have welcomed the entry into force of a pan-European convention against human trafficking, and described it as a major step in ensuring the protection of the human rights of trafficked persons in Europe. “It is encouraging that an...
by Sean Reilly | Jan 11, 2008
The Good Shepherd Report From the Joint Working Group on Catholicity and Globalization The second meeting of a three-year theological consultation on Catholicity and Globalization took place from November 13 to 16, 2007, in New York, hosted by The Episcopal Church and...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 29, 2007
A small Leeds church designed in 1932 and described as a “gem” when it was built has been “rediscovered” and given a Grade II listing on the advice of English Heritage – which has also produced a new publication reflecting on the way...
by Sean Reilly | Nov 28, 2007
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s recent statement that he was reluctant to speak about his religious faith while he was in office as he felt people in Britain might regard him as a “nutter” has stirred vigorous debate. The Anglican Bishop...
