Conservative Anglicans aim to avoid split

The Anglican (Episcopal) church is being torn apart by the issue of gay marriage and gay priests. Now conservative memebrs of the church are forming a new organisation which is hoping to prevent a split in the church."A new organisation for traditionalists wishing to remain...

Thomas Cook Welsh Rule 'Unlawful'

"Travel agent Thomas Cook's request for Welsh speakers to discuss work in English "probably" breaks the law, says the Commission for Racial Equality. Its staff in Bangor, Gwynedd, were told that all work-related discussions with colleagues must be in English. Thomas Cook said...

Once more unto the breach

"This is an open letter to Trent Lott, from my bro-in-law, on duty somewhere in the Atlantic… Dear Senator Lott: As a native Mississippian, and an excellent customer of the Internal Revenue Service, I am writing to ask for your assistance. I have contacted the...

Pope to hold summit on married priests

"Pope Benedict XVI has called a meeting Thursday with top Vatican officials to discuss lifting the celibacy requirement for priests seeking to marry or who have already married. Benedict called the summit to examine the implications of the "disobedience" of Archbishop...