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Zelensky prays to God to save Ukraine
Zelensky prays to God to save Ukraine

In a message to mark the Orthodox Easter on Sunday, the Ukrainian president said he was believing "in a new victory for Ukraine" and that "our dawn is coming soon".

Helping Ukrainian refugees through the trauma and distress of war
Helping Ukrainian refugees through the trauma and distress of war

When Russia invaded Ukraine, it sparked an exodus of refugees as millions fled their homes. But given the choice, many would love to go back, says Bishop Josep Ferrer, who recently visited the country.

Church trashed by ISIS holds service for the first time in 8 years
Church trashed by ISIS holds service for the first time in 8 years

Easter was extra special for one Christian community in Iraq this Easter as it opened for services for the first time since being desecrated by ISIS militants eight years ago.

Salvation Army 'deeply sorry' for condition of housing
Salvation Army 'deeply sorry' for condition of housing

The Salvation Army has apologised after a joint ITV and Guardian investigation accused the Christian Church and charity of acting like a "rogue landlord".

Surge in divorce applications after change to law
Surge in divorce applications after change to law

England and Wales saw a 50 per cent surge in applications for divorce after new rules making the process easier came into effect earlier this month.

Alarming suicide rates among seriously ill are not grounds for legalising assisted suicide, say campaigners
Alarming suicide rates among seriously ill are not grounds for legalising assisted suicide, say campaigners

New figures on suicide among people diagnosed with severe health conditions point to a need to improve care and support, not change the law on assisted suicide, campaigners have said.

John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference
John Mark Comer, Christine Caine among speakers at Alpha Leadership Conference

Tens of thousands of people from around the world are expected to take part in the upcoming Leadership Conference from Alpha.

Church of England defends Archbishop over Rwanda intervention
Church of England defends Archbishop over Rwanda intervention

The Church of England has defended the Archbishop of Canterbury after reports that his Easter intervention over the government's plans to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda was attacked by the Prime Minister.

The Family Sex Show is cancelled after backlash
The Family Sex Show is cancelled after backlash

A controversial theatre show aimed at children and families and featuring full-frontal adult nudity has been cancelled following a backlash over its content.

Government ministers say critics of Rwanda plan should offer solutions
Government ministers say critics of Rwanda plan should offer solutions

Church leaders are among the voices condemning the agreement reached with the Rwandan government.

Archbishop calls for Ukraine ceasefire, criticises Rwanda asylum seeker plan in Easter sermon
Archbishop calls for Ukraine ceasefire, criticises Rwanda asylum seeker plan in Easter sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to repeat calls for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and criticise the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Online Safety Bill gives rise to censorship fears
Online Safety Bill gives rise to censorship fears

The Online Safety Bill needs "radical amendments" to prevent it "trampling" on free speech, The Christian Institute has said.

Church leaders call for Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Church leaders call for Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Church leaders are calling for an Easter truce after nearly two months of war in Ukraine.

Religious leaders join in interreligious pilgrimage of solidarity for Ukraine
Religious leaders join in interreligious pilgrimage of solidarity for Ukraine

A delegation of religious leaders representing the world's major faiths has visited Ukraine in a pilgrimage of solidarity.

Sir David Amess' killer given whole-life sentence
Sir David Amess' killer given whole-life sentence

Islamist terrorist Ali Harbi Ali has been given a whole-life sentence for the murder of Catholic MP, Sir David Amess.

Christian group threatens legal action over conversion therapy ban
Christian group threatens legal action over conversion therapy ban

"Whatever is announced by the government in May, the problems remain: the definitions are inadequate, human rights will be breached and there is no evidence that a ban will help anyone."