We’re into the last of a four week UN conference on an Arms Trade Treaty in New York. It is a hugely important conference because, unbelievably, there are no global rules for the arms trade.
23 July 2012
A cross party parliamentary inquiry into the banking industry and Libor scandal has had its membership confirmed with the inclusion of the Bishop of Durham as a non politically aligned member from the House of Lords
17 July 2012
[Diocese of London] Visitors to the 2012 Olympics will be able to escape one of the busiest periods the capital has ever seen by exploring its rich Christian heritage. The Diocese of London has published a guide to walking tours of the city's places of tranquillity, prayer and historic interest. All over London, churches will open their doors to visitors throughout the Games.
16 July 2012
By Rowan Williams [Guardian] finds a beautiful and magisterial early history still leaves some puzzles unsolved.
16 July 2012
By David Morgan [Knutsford Guardian] A Knutsford church is marking the historic day when everything changed for Christianity in England.
16 July 2012
By Ellen Teague Independent catholic news The increasing using of drones – armed unmanned aerial vehicles - in modern hi-tech warfare was challenged at seminar in London on 12 July organised by Pax Christi.
16 July 2012
General Synod has passed a motion (voting figures below)today, to adjourn the Final Approval debate on the draft Bishops and Priests (Consecration and Ordination of Women)
09 July 2012
Leading UK Jewish, Christian and Muslim environmentalists have come together to launch Sharing Eden – a unique handbook that uses the teachings of the Abrahamic faiths to encourage a greener lifestyle for all.
09 July 2012
The Church of England has given its final approval to draft legislation banning clergy and church staff from membership in racist organisations.
09 July 2012
The Revd Eileen Harrop has become the first woman from South East Asia to become a Church of England ordained minister.
02 July 2012