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Keir Starmer shares Easter message praising Christian compassion

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued his 2025 Easter message, offering warm wishes to Christians across the UK and abroad, while praising the enduring message of Easter as one of “hope, redemption and renewal.”

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The Supreme Court ruling on women was an important step forward but more needs to be done

We must go further and recognise throughout society and culture that no one can change their sex – only their appearance.

The Supreme Court ruling on women was an important step forward but more needs to be done

King Charles releases Easter message but faces criticism over reference to other faiths

The King faced similar criticisms over his 2024 Christmas message which appeared to suggest that all faiths are the same.

King Charles releases Easter message but faces criticism over reference to other faiths

English Heritage accused of whitewashing Christianity from Easter

One visitor to an English Heritage site took exception to what he called the “whitewashing” of history.

English Heritage accused of whitewashing Christianity from Easter
Spotlight

Will Christian movies ever make an impact in the UK?

More recently, I’ve enjoyed Christian movies Unsung Hero and Jesus Revolution on limited release in the UK, but it’s rare for such films to make the multiplex chains.

Will Christian movies ever make an impact in the UK?
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Tehran Iran
US criticised for failing to bring up religious freedom in Iran talks

The USA has failed to bring up religious freedom in its engagement with Iran

Plateau State
More than 50 Christians slain in Nigeria's Plateau state

Following the killing of more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria earlier this month, the death toll of a dawn attack on April 14 on a predominantly Christian community in the state has risen to 51, according to reports.

Josh Sullivan
US missionary kidnapped at gunpoint is rescued unharmed

Five days after he was kidnapped by armed men from his church in Motherwell, South Africa, Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan was rescued and “miraculously unharmed” following a “high-intensity shootout” that left three people dead.

Sudan
Christian organisations call for end to latest Sudan conflict

War has been Sudan's only constant for nearly a century.

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transgender
The Supreme Court ruling on women was an important step forward but more needs to be done

We must go further and recognise throughout society and culture that no one can change their sex – only their appearance.

NHS
Supreme court rules against anonymity for doctors who wish to withdraw life support from children

Doctors wishing to end the lives of terminally ill children can no longer expect legal anonymity.

Church of England
Surge in searches for local churches

The Church of England has been buoyed by latest figures showing a leap in visits to its church finder website. 

Tallinn, Estonia
Estonian Church appeals to US to save it from government ban

The church denies it is a puppet of Russia, or a supporter of the war in Ukraine.

The Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City
Church of England bishops express 'grief, sorrow and outrage' over Gaza hospital attack

The Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City is run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and has been a lifeline for Palestinians since the outbreak of the war between Israel and Gaza. 

UK Supreme Court
Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman hailed a victory

"The vibe shift is real," says a UK evangelical leader.

Israel
Irish Christians have 'medieval' views on Jews, say researchers

The Irish have "medieval" views, according to American academics

pews
Parishioners claim CofE's Net Zero plan is leaving church-goers in the cold

Not for the first time, a well-intentioned plan may have had undesirable side-effects

NHS
Supreme court rules against anonymity for doctors who wish to withdraw life support from children

Doctors wishing to end the lives of terminally ill children can no longer expect legal anonymity.

Holy Family Church
Half of Gaza's Christians hiding in one church

Those who have survived consider themselves lucky

Will Smith and Lecrae
Will Smith talks God, faith and fulfilment with Lecrae

Speaking with Christian rapper Lecrae, Smith said that over the last few years he has done a lot of “inward work” and realised that after reaching the highest heights of fame and riches, there is still a great emptiness.

Church pews
Churches celebrate a united Easter this year

Different calendars mean Orthodox and Western churches often celebrate Easter on different dates, but this year they align.