by Sean Reilly | May 29, 2008
Male clergy, deans, retired bishops and lay members of the Church of England are being urged to sign an online petition calling for legislation to end discrimination against women in the Church and allow the appointment of women bishops. The call follows the success...
by Sean Reilly | May 29, 2008
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) joined others around the world in condemning the decision by Burma’s military regime to extend the house arrest of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Her detention was due to expire this week, having spent over 12 of the last 18...
by Sean Reilly | May 29, 2008
Bethlehem participants in a global week of church advocacy are inviting individuals and groups around the world to send them wishes and prayers for peace. Incoming emails will be shared with parishes, schools and organizations in Bethlehem and Jerusalem as part of the...
by Sean Reilly | May 29, 2008
The Bishop of Chester has come under fire after suggesting that humans might not to blame for global warming, which he said would happen “come what may”. Friends of the Earth condemned the comments by Rt Rev Dr Peter Forster, insisting scientists were united in their...
by Sean Reilly | May 28, 2008
Leading blindness charity Sightsavers International has has welcomed the coming into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Negotiated by disabled people and their governments from all over the world, the Convention has been hailed by...
