News archive from July 28, 2008

Anglican Church in Nigeria accused of inciting hatred against gay Anglican Audio: The Anglican Church in Nigeria is being accused of inciting hatred against a gay Anglican.
Gay clergy to be banned from becoming bishops Audio: It's reported homosexual clergy will be barred from becoming bishops in the Anglican Communion.

Nigerian gay rights campaigner awarded asylum: The head of a Christian gay rights group in Nigeria has been granted asylum in the UK.
29 Anglican churches close in last year: Over 250 churches have stopped being used regularly by the Church of England in the last 10 years.
Faith leaders meet is US to get better understanding: Senior Christian and Muslim leaders are meeting in the US this week to seek common ground and foster better understanding between Islam and the West.
Prayer events for knife crime Audio: A month of prayer events aimed at tackling knife crime begins this week.

Polls show new low for Gordon Brown Audio: Gordon Brown may be on holiday but it's unlikely he's having a relaxing time.
Persecution for Christians in Zimbabwe continues Audio: A Christian charity says it's received a message from terrified Catholics in Zimbabwe.
Pope receives letter of opposition to ban on contraception Audio: Catholic groups from around the world have written an open letter asking the Pope to lift the church's ban on birth control.
Lord Carey gives view on Mosely case Audio: The former Archbishop of Canterbury says Max Mosley's legal victory against the News of the World has set a "dangerous precedent".
Britain could have first female Saint in 40 years: A nun who worked with the poor in Manchester's 19th century slums is being put forward as Britain's next saint.

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