by Sean Reilly | Jun 25, 2008
The Anglican Bishop of Liverpool has faced a call to consider resigning after his former communications officer was awarded over £14,500 for unfair dismissal by the diocese at a recent employment tribunal. The Rev David Johnston, who set up his own website to...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 25, 2008
Gordon Brown has been presented with a copy of the Bible which highlights passages which refer to social justice. Chief Executive of Bible Society, James Catford, presented a copy of The Poverty and Justice Bible to the UK Prime Minister, during a visit to Downing...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 25, 2008
While the world looks elsewhere, the humanitarian and political problems in Burma continue. But global church and development agencies are continuing to work on the short- and long-term development issues facing the country. The US agency Church World Service (CWS)...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 25, 2008
Two Bishops yesterday suggested that without ‘strong and vibrant public service content’, broadcasting after the digital switchover could ‘sow confusion and mistrust rather than aid public enlightenment and social cohesion’ – creating a...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 25, 2008
The status of some of Britain’s MPs and pers was determined by a roll of the dice on Monday night, at a Micah Challenge event highlighting global poverty. Lords and MPs were joined by church leaders who all rolled the dice to determine whether they would be “rich” or...
