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Palm Sunday church attackers were newlyweds
At least 20 people were injured when a couple let off pressure cooker bombs at the entrance to the Roman Catholic Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Makassar, on Sulawesi.
England's congregations can sing together again - but only outdoors
The rules around congregational have been relaxed as of Palm Sunday to allow churches to sing together outside.
20 injured in Palm Sunday suicide bomb attack on church
At least 20 people have been injured after a suicide bomb attack on a church in Indonesia on Palm Sunday.
Scripture Union strongly criticised over John Smyth abuse failures
Scripture Union could have done more to protect young people from abuser John Smyth, an independent review has found.
Churches and Christian charities in joint call to Government on gambling harms
Churches and Christian charities are calling on the Government to take more action to prevent harms caused by gambling.
Cardinal pleas for peace as military clampdown in Myanmar intensifies
The leader of the Catholic Church in Myanmar has appealed to protesters to refrain from violence amid an increasingly brutal military crackdown.
With Islamist extremism going unchecked, Christians are facing rising persecution in Bangladesh
The warning came as the country marks 50 years of independence.
Prime Minister thanks Christians for 'selfless stoicism' during pandemic
Boris Johnson has said a "great big thank you" to Christians for the way in which they have served their communities throughout the pandemic.
Scottish church leaders overjoyed as judge rules church ban 'unlawful'
Church leaders in Scotland are celebrating after a judge ruled that the Scottish Government acted unconstitutionally by making in-person services a criminal offence during the lockdown.
Government must reverse 'reckless' DIY abortion policy, says pro-life coalition
An unprecedented coalition of pro-life groups has come together to call on the Government to end DIY abortions.
Legal challenge to stop Scottish Government redefining 'woman' fails
The Scottish Government can legally change the definition of 'woman' to include transgender people, a judge has ruled.
Calls to NI politicians to quit devolved government over Westminster's abortion plans
Pro-life groups have responded with anger over planned new powers for Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis that will enable him to force Stormont to expand abortion access across the province.
Pentecostal leader urges women to have 'honest conversations' about mental health during the pandemic
Pastor Sola Irukwu is urging women to speak up if they are struggling with their faith and mental health during the pandemic.
Church and faith leaders join in National Day of Reflection to remember Covid-19 victims
Britain went into lockdown for the first time on 23 March 2020, exactly one year ago.
Damning report uncovers serious safeguarding failures at Jonathan Fletcher church
The church formerly led by evangelical leader Jonathan Fletcher had an "unhealthy culture" that enabled abusive behaviours resulting in "profound" and "for some, ongoing harm", an independent report has concluded.
Church backs campaign to fund global Covid-19 vaccination drive
The Church of England is getting behind a fundraising campaign to help ensure that people around the world have access to the Covid-19 vaccine.