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• Adult website users will have to provide proof of age

  Staff writer | Fri 19 Apr 2019 17:38 BST

  People visiting adult websites will soon have to prove they are 18, according to Government plans.

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  Church leaders heartbroken after murder of young journalist Lyra McKee during Londonderry violence

  Staff writer | Fri 19 Apr 2019 15:12 BST

  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

  Staff writer | Fri 19 Apr 2019 14:13 BST

  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

  Staff writer | Fri 19 Apr 2019 12:01 BST

  "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."

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  Christian climate change campaigner among activists arrested during Extinction Rebellion in London

  Staff writer | Fri 19 Apr 2019 11:06 BST

  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.

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  Christian school worker dismissed after sharing concerns about sex education on Facebook

  Staff writer | Wed 17 Apr 2019 18:17 BST

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

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  Protect religious freedom as a 'fundamental human right', Church leaders tell Government

  Staff writer | Wed 17 Apr 2019 13:34 BST

  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.

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  The problem with plastic and how we can fix it

  Staff writer | Tue 16 Apr 2019 21:02 BST

  Tearfund's Ruth Valerio on the small changes we can all make to rid the world of harmful plastic

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  Less than half of British Christians believe Jesus died on the cross for their sins

  Staff writer | Mon 15 Apr 2019 13:53 BST

  Only 46 per cent of British Christians believe Jesus died on the cross to save them from their sins, a new poll has found.

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  Pro-life group sues Aberdeen University claiming discrimination

  Staff writer | Mon 15 Apr 2019 10:40 BST

  A student pro-life group is taking legal action against Aberdeen University after its bid to become a recognised society on campus was repeatedly turned down.

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  Remembering Jane Haining: The brave Scots woman who lost her life saving Jewish school girls

  Staff writer | Sun 14 Apr 2019 9:01 BST

  Jane Haining was matron at the Scottish Mission boarding school in Budapest, where many students were Jewish girls. She died in Auschwitz after refusing to leave them.

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  London Mayor visits newly launched Christian youth hub

  Staff writer | Sun 14 Apr 2019 7:10 BST

  The Mayor of London was the special guest at a newly launched youth hub in north-east London run by Christian charity XLP last week.