Leading evangelical John Stott announces retirement

One of Britain’s best known evangelical theologians and spokespeople, a former chaplain to the Queen, has announced that he is to retire. The Rev Dr John Stott, aged 86, said today that he will formally retire after fulfilling one final speaking engagement at...

Irish Nobel peace laureate shot by Israeli military

Irish Nobel Peace Prize winner Mairead Maguire has been shot with a rubber bullet by the Israeli military while taking part in a nonviolent civil rights protest organised by Palestinians and Israelis. The incident took place on Friday 20 April, and Ms Maguire, famed...

Irish Nobel peace laureate shot by Israeli military

Irish Nobel Peace Prize winner Mairead Maguire has been shot with a rubber bullet by the Israeli military while taking part in a nonviolent civil rights protest organised by Palestinians and Israelis. The incident took place on Friday 20 April, and Ms Maguire, famed...

Child protection is our priority, says Church of England

The Church of England has this morning stressed its practical commitment to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children within the church community – following allegations in Bristol Crown Court that it failed to stop the alleged abuse of young boys after...

Child protection is our priority, says Church of England

The Church of England has this morning stressed its practical commitment to the safeguarding, care and nurture of the children within the church community – following allegations in Bristol Crown Court that it failed to stop the alleged abuse of young boys after...