Christian Aid reveals sexual misconduct investigations, interview with incoming Moderator, DUP deputy leader visits mission centre, disagreement over Evangelical Alliance on abuse terminology... and more with links to media reports
The top reports on faith in the news today.
The top reports on faith in the news this morning.
Former Dean of St Patrick’s says both C of I archbishops speak only for themselves on abortion. Reports include gay therapy claim, Bishop's concern on Belfast Marathon, Lent resources. Plus review of published opinion artcles on paedophile priests, Gerry Adams and the Vatican ban on Mary McAleese
The top reports on faith in the newspapers today
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Concise overviews of 12 reports with links to media sources.
Moderator willing to meet Pope, Supreme Court ruling on abortion, Sex abuse at Newry school, Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali to speak in Belfast
The top reports on faith in the news this morning.
Nuncio offers support for 'shaken' Irish church. Also news reports from Belfast, Dublin and Kildare and calls from church groups for greater progress for women. Click here - CNI -news - February 8
The top reports on faith in the news this morning.
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CNI NEWS @ review of today’s church news in GB papers
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New Dublin initiative to promote Interfaith understanding launched - Too often in this debate on abortion the voice of women has not been heard, C of I archbishops - Bishop Fintan Monahan encourages people to ‘Choose Life’ - Survivors of Ireland’s largest Mother and Baby Home plan to stage series of protests during Pope Francis’ visit - Beer and Bones event to aid vital church repair work in Clane - Lisburn rector appointed Archdeacon of Dalriada in north Antrim - Clergy most affected by mental health problems and loneliness, report says - Pope Francis’ prayer intention for February is Say no to Corruption - C of E Synod warns clergy to be ‘considerate’ on social media - New Dublin initiative to promote Interfaith understanding launched - Too often in this debate on abortion the voice of women has not been heard, C of I archbishops - Bishop Fintan Monahan encourages people to ‘Choose Life’. Click here - CNI -news - February 6
C of I bishop hopes C of E Synod will move closer to Methodist Church - New Dean of Belfast wants to 'build bridges' - Bethany Home survivor helps identify more unmarked graves - Bishop from New Zealand joins diocese of Leeds with Maori ceremony - Are we getting closer to our Sunday schools being regulated? - Lambeth award for founder of Christians Against Poverty - Stephen Cleobury to retire from King’s. Click here - CNI -news - February 5
Mary McAleese barred by Vatican from conference on women - Farrell brothers: The two most senior Irish clerics in the Vatican - Prayers on the Move: Dublin Commuters to be encouraged to give prayer a go - Presbyterian Moderator to visit Dublin & Munster - Installation of Dean of Belfast - Reader ministry celebrated as 26 are recommissioned in Down Cathedral. Click here - CNI -news - February 3
Former President of Ireland fears upcoming World Meeting of Families will marginalise LGBTS - New leaders appointed for Salvation Army in UK and Ireland - Cork shelter founder Sister Colette honoured on 100th birthday - Lifting of Ireland’s Good Friday alcohol ban criticised - New Patron of Charles Wood Festival of Music Girls' Choir - Irish Huguenot archive now on line - UK March for Life moves to London. Click here - CNI -news - February 2
Derry sisters at opening of heritage centre honouring missionary aunt who died at Auschwitz - ‘Hear Us Now’ Festival of Choirs at Belfast Cathedral this Saturday - Bishop John Fleming launches new listening process in the Diocese of Killala - Lent Bible reading resource for young adults - Captured nun pleads for Pope's help in new video. Click here - CNI -news - February 1
Ireland to hold abortion referendum in May - C of I Fuel seeks to help young people to read the Bible regularly over Lent - Chaplain commissioned for University College Cork - C of I appointments to boards and inter-church bodies - Derry bishops address reconciliation event in Omagh - New Rector Appointed to Holy Trinity, Killiney. Click here - CNI -news - January 31
Shankill church venue for first event of 4Corners Festival on political Loyalism 20 years on - Removing Eighth Amendment paves way for euthanasia, says bishop - New edition of Eco–Congregation Ireland newsletter - Limerick Cathedral’s 850th anniversary celebrations start tonight - Rector from Florida begins ministry in Ballybeen, Dundonald - Steve Chalke says 'juvenile' interpretations of Bible endanger gay people - Bishop calls for ban on gambling adverts before watershed - Bishop begins bid to change law on marriage registration in England and Wales - “The World Meeting of Families is an important moment in the life of the Church”, Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Click here - CNI -news - January 30
Belfast presentation of research into faith among young adults and young people in Ireland - #Jars4Journeys Lenten initiative supports communities affected by climate change - Methodist Church ALL IN mission conference - Dr Rowan Williams sends strong message to leaders at WEF Davos summit - Magheralin to celebrate major church refurbishment tomorrow - Festival bilingual Choral Evensong on St Brigid’s Day - Messy Church Christingle service in Ballymena. Click here - CNI -news - January 27
Three candidates for next Presbyterian Moderator - 4 Corners Feast fund raising for lives transformed by organ donations - Taoiseach to give main address at Holocaust commemoration - Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes Pope Francis’ message for World Communications Day 2018 - Conversation café feature of first ever Church of Ireland Youth Forum - Diocesan Youth Officer for Cork commissioned - C of I Biblical Association launched its Bible studies for Lent 2018 - The Great British (Antrim) Bake off between the curate and the Vicar! Click here - CNI -news - January 26
Equality over terror ‘real test’ for new SF leadership, C of I cleric - Bishop Donal McKeown welcomes Óglaigh na hÉireann ceasefire announcement - Protestant churches meet Dublin government on abortion - St Patrick’s C of I Ballymacarrett wrecked by vandals who threw bibles around building - Connor organist to feature in BBC’s Burns’ Night TV show - Tributes paid to Christian football legend Jimmy Armfield - Aled Jones returning to Songs of Praise but 'deeply regrets' his behaviour - More bishops with higher theological degrees needed C of E review finds. Click here - CNI -news - January 24
NI Jews using Israeli contacts in search for missing Co Down man Oliver McAfee - Former British Ambassador to the Vatican to speak in Lurgan at Christian Unity service - Big Blue Bus begins outreach in Ballina - Commemorate, celebrate, or …theme of Credo seminar in Belfast - Pope Francis apologises for demanding proof from victims of abuse allegations - Trump vows to push anti-abortion agenda - Putin takes subzero dip in icy lake to mark Orthodox Christian feast - Threat of nuclear war “is a sin”, World Council of Churches’ chief tells economic leaders. Click here - CNI -news - January 23
Thousands gather at church to remember Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan - Churches not suitable to hold wakes, says bishop - Mountmellick young Methodists transform worship - President of Irish Presbyterian Women visits partner churches in Lebanon - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity all Ireland review - Church criticises Down’s abortion rate - C of E to debate sharing ordained ministry with Methodists - Cardinal rebukes Pope over Chile ‘slander’ abuse comments. Click here - CNI -news - January 22
Demand for exorcisms rising ‘exponentially’ in Ireland, priest warns - Presbyterian Church welcomes fresh NI political talks - Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity underway - Unity week services - Break down enmity of sectarian divisions urges Lay Leader of the Methodist Church - Need to build quality governance in NI, 4Corners prayer breakfast told - Pope Francis clashes with abuse survivors over bishop - Valuing people with Down's Syndrome on Church of England's General Synod agenda - Review proposes law change to improve governance of English Cathedrals. Click here - CNI -news - January 20