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Church leaders call for peace at Easter
Church leaders call for peace at Easter

Church leaders have used their Easter messages to appeal for peace in the world. 

Cardiff Council refuses to remove logo from church advertisements
Cardiff Council refuses to remove logo from church advertisements

In a surprising move, Cardiff Council has refused to give in to demands from humanists to remove its logo from adverts across the city encouraging people to go to church this Easter. 

Plea to meet MPs ahead of assisted suicide vote
Plea to meet MPs ahead of assisted suicide vote

If just 23 MPs change their mind, the Bill will fall.

Why is atheist Keir Starmer's Easter message more Christian than the King's?
Why is atheist Keir Starmer's Easter message more Christian than the King's?

What is behind Keir Starmer's newfound love for Christians?

Concerns for Christian freedoms in New South Wales after introduction of conversion therapy ban
Concerns for Christian freedoms in New South Wales after introduction of conversion therapy ban

Despite the testimony of many ex-LGBTQ people, the state of New South Wales insists that conversion therapy doesn't work.

English Heritage accused of whitewashing Christianity from Easter
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.

US criticised for failing to bring up religious freedom in Iran talks
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

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

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

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

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

Churches celebrate a united Easter this year
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.

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

Christian organisations call for end to latest Sudan conflict
Christian organisations call for end to latest Sudan conflict

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

Will Smith talks God, faith and fulfilment with 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.

Estonian Church appeals to US to save it from government ban
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.

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

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