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The riots in Manchester - a vicar's view from the frontline

The riots in Manchester - a vicar's view from the frontline

Chaplain to Media City in Manchester, The Revd Hayley Matthews writes about being caught up in the riots that are sweeping Britain's major cities

10 August 2011

Bishop to lead pilgrimage on Twitter

Bishop to lead pilgrimage on Twitter

Enjoying a refreshing pilgrimage has never been more accessible or affordable, as the Bishop of Oxford issues an invitation to join him on pilgrimage via ‘tweets’ on the Twitter website. 

08 August 2011

Hungarian Parliament could consider applications for more churches in autumn

Hungarian Parliament could consider applications for more churches in autumn

A further eight to ten religious organisations could apply for official church status during parliament’s autumn session, state secretary in charge of church issues Laszlo Szaszfalvi told MTI on Saturday.

08 August 2011

Tottenham's Faith Leaders to Host 'Vigil of Hope

Tottenham's Faith Leaders to Host 'Vigil of Hope

Tottenham's faith leaders, politicians and youth leaders from across the local community will tonight (Monday 8 August) attend a Vigil of Hope, in a united response to the weekend's violence.

08 August 2011

Guernsey's Anglican Dean worried by funding review

Guernsey's Anglican Dean worried by funding review

Guernsey's Anglican Dean has said he is worried about the impact of an ongoing review into church funding.

05 August 2011

Obama thanks rector for making visit a success

Obama thanks rector for making visit a success

The Anglican rector who discovered US President Barack Obama's Irish ancestral records has received a thank you letter from the White House.

04 August 2011

Priest forced to leave All Saints’, Damascus

Priest forced to leave All Saints’, Damascus

As the Syrian authorities’ response to the popular uprising becomes increasingly brutal, despite the start of the Islamic fast of Ramadan, the small Anglican community that remains in the country is about to be deprived of pastoral leadership.

04 August 2011

Car bomb injures at least 20 outside Northern Iraq church building

Car bomb injures at least 20 outside Northern Iraq church building

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (ANS) – A car bomb exploded outside a Catholic church in central Kirkuk, Iraq, early Tuesday, wounding at least 20 people, authorities said.

02 August 2011

Anglican bishop pays tribute to Muslim scholar

The Bishop of Egypt has paid tribute to a leading Muslim scholar who is helping to promote peace and tolerance among faith communities.

02 August 2011

Church of Ireland Archbishops' tribute to John Stott

Church of Ireland Archbishops' tribute to John Stott

Tribute to the Revd Dr John Stott from the Archbishop of Armagh and the Archbishop of Dublin

28 July 2011