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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 are calling for an Easter truce after nearly two months of war in 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
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
"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."