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Church leaders heartbroken after murder of young journalist Lyra McKee during Londonderry violence
Church leaders have spoken of their anguish after promising young journalist Lyra McKee was killed during violence in Londonderry on Thursday.
Faith minister vows to stand up for persecuted Christians
The Government's faith minister has spoken of his commitment to protecting freedom of belief for people of all faiths and none.
Easter can give hope in the face of 'terrible deeds of darkness', says Prince Charles
"The attempt to extinguish the life and light of our Lord failed. Darkness was defeated by His overcoming death. Through His resurrection, His light continues to shine."

Christian climate change campaigner among activists arrested during Extinction Rebellion in London
A Christian minister was among the climate change activists arrested at Oxford Circus during the Extinction Rebellion that has brought parts of London to a halt this week.

Man arrested after walking into St Patrick's Cathedral with petrol and lighters
A man was apprehended by police after trying to enter St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City with cans of petrol, lighter fluid and lighters on Wednesday.

Evangelism 'must not be forced on others', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Christian witness "must be both confident and humble", the Archbishop of Canterbury has said in an Easter letter to churches around the world.

Christians commemorate Last Supper with Maundy services and footwashing
Christians around the world will commemorate the Last Supper on Thursday with footwashing ceremonies while the Queen will give out Maundy money in a traditional ceremony.

Christian school worker dismissed after sharing concerns about sex education on Facebook
A Christian school worker has been sacked after she shared Facebook posts raising concerns about sex education in schools.

UK churches to ring their bells for Notre-Dame
The bells will toll at churches across the UK on Thursday in a mark of solidarity with the people of Paris after Notre-Dame Cathedral was ravaged by fire.

Protect religious freedom as a 'fundamental human right', Church leaders tell Government
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have called on the Government "to take meaningful action" to promote religious freedom and protect Christians being persecuted for their faith.

Macron wants Notre-Dame rebuilt in five years and 'even more beautifully' than before
French President Emmanuel Macron has set an ambitious target for the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral after it was nearly destroyed by fire on Monday.

The problem with plastic and how we can fix it
Tearfund's Ruth Valerio on the small changes we can all make to rid the world of harmful plastic
As instability continues in Sudan, Christian group sees 'window of opportunity' to end persecution
In the face of ongoing upheaval in Sudan, Release International says there is a "window of opportunity" to end persecution against the country's Christian minority.

'We'll rebuild this cathedral:' Macron's vow after fire ravages Notre-Dame
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed that the cathedral of Notre-Dame will be rebuilt after fire ravaged the building on Monday night.

Prayers for Paris as city grieves devastating fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral
Christians have been offering prayers and condolences for the people of Paris and the whole of France as the scale of the damage caused by a major fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral became increasingly apparent on Monday night.

Major fire breaks out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
Firefighters are on the scene at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after a huge fire broke out in the landmark building on Monday afternoon.