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Westerners more likely to say religion is less important now than 20 years ago
People in north America, Europe and Australia are more likely to believe that religion plays a diminished role in society compared to 20 years ago.
Sri Lanka starts to bury its dead as country holds day of mourning for Easter Sunday bombing victims
Sri Lanka is holding a day of national mourning for the victims of Easter Sunday's bomb blasts as mass funerals for some of the 310 victims took place today.
It's time to recognise 'anti-Christianism', says UK Coptic leader after Sri Lanka church attacks
The head of the UK Coptic Orthodox Church has called on faith communities to make a joint stand against "anti-Christianism".
Sri Lankan government says hardline Islamist group is behind Easter Sunday bombings
The Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka in which at least 290 people died have been blamed on a little known hardline Islamist group.
'Post-colonial guilt' is hindering UK's response to global persecution, says bishop
The bishop leading a government review into persecution against Christians has claimed that the UK's response has been hindered by a sense of "post-colonial guilt".
Police intervene as Christians protest air travel over Easter weekend
Christian protesters were led away by police from London's Paddington Station after they used chalk spray paint to write a call for government action on climate change onto the side of a Heathrow-bound train.
Young couple who died in tragic accident on Greek holiday were 'passionate about their Christian faith'
A south London vicar has paid tribute to his daughter and son-in-law who were tragicaly killed while on holiday in Greece.
Most people 'refuse to acknowledge' the seriousness of Christian persecution
People in the west are reluctant to talk about Christian persecution because they fear it could be used "as an alibi for Islamophobia", says priest and broadcaster Giles Fraser.
Death toll from Easter attacks in Sri Lanka climbs to 290
The death toll from multiple explosions at luxury hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has risen to 290.
Easter attacks on Christians are 'particularly wicked', says foreign secretary after Sri Lanka bombings
Jeremy Hunt said he was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the attacks across churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday
'Will to power' behind Sri Lanka church bombings, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the horrific attacks on three churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday are a symptom of the "will to power".
Theresa May says Christians should be allowed to live out their faith in peace
Theresa May has used her Easter message to say that people of all religions should have the right to practise their faith in peace.
Pope condemns 'such cruel violence' in Easter Sunday address after Sri Lanka church bombings
Pope Francis spoke of his "heartfelt closeness" to Christians in Sri Lanka after three churches were bombed during Easter Sunday services.
At least 200 dead after attacks on Sri Lanka churches during Easter services
Three churches have been attacked in Sri Lanka as Christians came out to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Easter Sunday services.
Jeremy Hunt 'appalled' by suffering of 245 million Christians persecuted for their faith
Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt has used an Easter message to express his solidarity with millions of Christians worldwide suffering for their faith.
Adult website users will have to provide proof of age
People visiting adult websites will soon have to prove they are 18, according to Government plans.