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Archbishop of Canterbury calls for peace in first Easter sermon
Dame Sarah Mullally has used her first Easter Day sermon as Archbishop of Canterbury to renew calls for peace in the Middle East.

Easter Sunday and the hope of resurrection
The hope of the resurrection is especially precious in a world filled with grief, violence, uncertainty, and pain.

Activists warn Syriacs being erased in Syria
The Syriacs are mostly Christian.

New Iraq report urges stronger action to protect Christians and other religious minorities
Jim Shannon MP said the report records both “the progress observed” and “the ongoing challenges” that remain for religious minorities seeking to live in safety and freedom in Iraq.

Parliamentary group raises concern about forced marriage of Christian girl in Pakistan
The girl’s father claims that she was underage at the time and was coerced into conversion.

Jerusalem church leaders issue Easter appeal for peace as war casts shadow over Holy Land
The Church leaders said they were living in "cataclysmic times" and that a "darkness" had come over the Holy Land.

Belgian broadcaster apologises over video showing destruction of Christian statues
A Belgian radio station has apologised after a video segment showing presenters smashing statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary drew criticism and sparked questions about respect for Christian beliefs.

Indian Christians denounces crackdown on property
There has been an alleged crackdown on Christian buildings providing services for the most vulnerable in society.

Boko Haram kills 10 Christians in northeast Nigeria
Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Monday killed at least 10 Christians in an attack on a village in Borno state, Nigeria, sources said.

King Charles faces criticism for declining to issue Easter message
King Charles' decision not to release an Easter message this year has been criticised by some Christians.

Harry Clark meets Pope Leo XIV in new BBC One documentary
Clark described the meeting as one of the most extraordinary experiences of his life.

King Charles attends Royal Maundy service in Wales
Hundreds of people gathered at St Asaph Cathedral on Thursday for the annual Royal Maundy service, held in Wales for only the second time in the service's 800-year history.

Welsh church to hear full bell ring for first time at Easter service
Over 150 years since a north Wales church was built with plans for a full ring of bells, the sound long intended for its tower is finally set to be heard at an Easter service.

MPs reminded of impact of Christian faith in politics with book gift
Alastair Campbell famously declared "We don't do God."

Was there an eclipse at the Crucifixion?
The Gospels describe three hours of darkness from noon at the crucifixion of Jesus, prompting debate over whether this was an eclipse. This is the story …

Church leaders remember victims of war in Easter messages
Remembering those impacted by war was a key theme this year.