Evangelical bishops differ on sexuality

by | Feb 14, 2008

Last week, an essay written by James Jones, the Bishop of Liverpool and a leading evangelical, came to light in which he argued that the Bible includes remarkable accounts of same-sex relationships. Jones come as near you can, without actually saying it, to suggesting...

Campaigners take on arms giant in high court review

by | Feb 14, 2008

The High Court will today hear the judicial review of the Serious Fraud Office’s decision to end its investigation into alleged corruption by BAE Systems in recent Saudi arms deals. Campaigners want to bring the arms giant to account. The two-day hearing will...

Two new churches from Brazil and Laos join global body

by | Feb 14, 2008

Two church communions from opposite sides of the globe were welcomed into full fellowship of the World Council of Churches (WCC) on Wednesday, increasing the membership of the global Christian body, the largest of its kind, to 349. Newly joining the WCC are the...

Catholics to launch justice and peace resource for London

by | Feb 13, 2008

The Catholic Diocese of Westminster have announced a new multi-media resource to promote ‘justice, peace and the integrity of creation’ in the London area. Entitled ‘No Hands But Ours’ it will be launched next Monday. ‘No Hands But Ours’ is designed to be...