by Sean Reilly | Jun 18, 2008
Catholic bishops in the UK have spoken out over the “systematic and deliberately relentless” persecution of Christians in Iraq during an emotional Mass at Westminster Cathedral filled with families mourning lost loved ones. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, Archbishop...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 18, 2008
Churches worldwide are being invited to mark a day of prayer for Zimbabwe on Sunday, 22 June 2008, as the beginning of a season of prayer for the people and government of the African country, which is facing a critical time in its history. The day of prayer for...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 18, 2008
UK-based international development agency Christian Aid has announced the appointment of Anne Owers, currently Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons, as their new chairperson, taking up the role later this year. Ms Owers is a committed human rights campaigner...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 18, 2008
The rejection by Irish voters of a treaty to reform the European Union has exposed serious deficiencies in the workings of the 27-nation body, says the head of a grouping of European Protestant churches. “The Irish No is a serious test for the European...
by Sean Reilly | Jun 17, 2008
Is it me, or has everyone gone ‘leadership potty’ lately? When David Cameron was elected Tory leader he smelled of roses. Then he was dubbed a lightweight with no principles. Now, he is a winner again, riding high in the polls and triumphing in by-elections by...
