Al Webb

Al Webb works as a freelance journalist. In addition to writing for Religion News Service, he covers news and writes features for United Press International and the Washington Times, is an op-ed contributor to the Baltimore Sun and is weekend co-editor at the London bureau of the Voice of America.

All Stories by Al Webb

Roman Catholic Church in Scotland campaigns to stop gay marriage

By Al Webb — August 27, 2012

(RNS) The Roman Catholic Church has sent a letter to its parishes across Scotland protesting a political race to legalize same-sex marriages in the province. By Al Webb.

Archbishop of Canterbury slams Christians who feel `disgusted’ about homosexuality

By Al Webb — June 28, 2012

LONDON (RNS) Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams criticized some Christians for feeling so "embarrassed and ashamed and disgusted" over homosexuality that they send out a message signaling a lack of understanding and patience. By Al Webb.

Poll: Queen should remain head of the Church of England

By Al Webb — May 18, 2012

LONDON (RNS)  Nearly three-quarters of people in England believe Queen Elizabeth II should retain her position as titular head of the Church of England, according to a new poll. By Al Webb.

London mayor axes ads that suggests homosexuality can be cured

By Al Webb — April 13, 2012

LONDON (RNS) London's mayor has axed an ad campaign spearheaded by two conservative Christian groups because their ads suggest homosexuality is a disease that can be cured through prayer. By Al Webb.

Gravediggers come up short on would-be saint’s remains

By Al Webb — October 7, 2008
c. 2008 Religion News Service LONDON _ Plans to transfer the remains of 19th-century Roman Catholic Cardinal John Henry Newman from a humble country graveyard to a posh marble sarcophagus have been abandoned because gravediggers could not find his body. When church officials sought to exhume his bones from his grave in a rural English […]
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