Today we commemorate the life of John Henry Newman (1801-1890). He was an English theologian, scholar and poet. He was first an Anglican priest and later a Roman Catholic priest and cardinal.

The fact that RS as an A-level is now more popular than history or political studies has prompted an impassioned debate in the Church Times.

The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has called for immediate action on climate change in light of the IPCC report.
He was speaking as the major UN scientific report was published.

Here's the Archbishop of York's article in the Daily Telegraph that has provoked intense debate. Do you agree with the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell?