British Isles
Schools block Gideons offering Bibles
Two schools in Staffordshire have been accused of trying to ‘silence Christianity’ by banning the Gideons from offering children a free Bible. Despite thousands of schools welcoming the respected group each year, Abbot Beyne School and…
Church prayers for the Royal couple ahead of wedding
The Church of England and Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have released new prayers ahead of the royal wedding this month. The Church of England’s prayer for Prince William and Kate Middleton is posted…
Cathedral to host ‘new age’ festival
Manchester Cathedral is to host a controversial new age festival in May which is set to include card readings, mysticism, dream interpretations and a fire breathing vicar. The Christian Spirituality fair is also expected to include…
Consultation on civil partnerships registrations in churches
A consultation is underway on whether civil partnerships should be allowed to be registered in churches and other religious buildings. Under current law, civil partnerships can only be registered at secular venues and the ceremonies do…
