In an unprecedented move, nine leading figures from the six major faith groups in the UK have joined forces to give a serious warning about any proposed change in the law to allow assisted suicide and voluntary euthanasia.
07 October 2005
In an ancient formal legal ceremony accompanied by hymns, soloist, drums, brass and an address from Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, the Most Revd John Sentamu was confirmed as Archbishop of York in St Mary Le Bow Church, London on October 5th
06 October 2005
A new Anglican Church Centre is to be built in the State of Qatar in the Arabian Gulf. The initiative has arisen from the generosity of the country's Ruler, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, who has ensured an allocation of land for churches and church communities in Doha, the country's rapidly-developing capital
05 October 2005
The Rt Revd Christopher Herbert, Bishop of St Albans, has criticised the British Medical Journal for publishing five articles (including an editorial) effectively in favour of euthanasia but only one article against it.
30 September 2005
Any destruction of terrorist weapons must be warmly welcomed. For Irish Republicanism today's (26 Sept) announcement represents a massive step. For all of us it can become a major step towards a peaceful and just society if it heralds the end of all criminality and violence in future.
30 September 2005
A robust and rigorous review of the Church of England's shareholding in Caterpillar Inc - the US-based manufacturer of construction and mining equipment - has resulted in a decision by the Church's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) not to recommend disinvestment at this time.
20 September 2005
Helping the Churches of Mississippi help the victims of Hurricane Katrina York Minster is linking up with St Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson, Mississippi, to channel donations from northern England to church relief efforts in the devastated Gulf Coast of America.
15 September 2005
The Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Tim Stevens, is to appear in Channel Five's 'Don't Get me Started,' on Tuesday evening (September 13th).
09 September 2005
Archbishop Eames offers condolances to Bishop Frank Griswold, presiding Bishop of ECUSA, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
06 September 2005
The Anglican Franciscan Third Order meeting at the Franciscan International Study Centre in Canterbury, UK, grew by over a hundred members overnight
06 September 2005