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Attack on church in Burkina Faso leaves six people dead
Six people, including the priest, were killed when a Protestant church in northern Burkina Faso was attacked on Sunday.
Archbishop of Canterbury calls on Anglicans to be peacemakers in time of global uncertainty
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told Anglicans to be peacemakers as he warned that the world was facing "dangerous times".
Handmade chocolates are giving female offenders in Scotland a second chance at life
Women who have fallen foul of the law in Scotland are being given a new lease of life by learning how to make luxury chocolates.
Church of England offers 'unreserved apology' after harrowing Panorama investigation into child sexual abuse
The Church of England's lead safeguarding bishop has offered an "unreserved apology" after a BBC Panorama investigation accused two former bishops of Lincoln of failing to act on information regarding child sexual abuse.
Parental concerns over sex education should not be 'brushed aside', says bishop
"Why cannot parents' decision regarding what is appropriate for their children be respected?" said the Bishop of Durham during a debate in the House of Lords last week.
Christians stand with California's Jewish community after deadly attack on synagogue
Christian leaders have condemned a deadly attack on a synagogue in California on Saturday as the Jewish community was marking the last day of Passover.
'There could be another wave of attacks,' says Sri Lankan security official
Security officials in Sri Lanka have warned that the Islamist militants behind the Easter Sunday suicide bombings are planning more attacks.
Welsh Muslims in show of solidarity with Christians after Sri Lanka church attacks
Muslims gathered outside Bangor Cathedral in Wales today as the morning service was taking place in order to greet worshippers as they left the building.
Sri Lanka's churches remain closed a week after Easter Sunday suicide bombings
Churches across Sri Lanka fell silent on Sunday as the country's Christian minority continues to fear more attacks after last week's deadly suicide bombings.
Bishop backs 'urgent' call for Government to better support rural economies
Rural communities are "vulnerable" and need better support from the Government if they are to flourish post-Brexit, the Bishop of St Albans has said.
Anglican churches in Sri Lanka told to 'prayerfully discern' whether to go ahead with Sunday services
They said that churches could consider "creative means" to observe Sunday worship if the usual services were cancelled.
Pakistani Christians targeted in aftermath of Sri Lanka church bombings
Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Sri Lanka are fearing for their safety after the suicide bombings of churches and hotels on Easter Sunday.
Christian arrested during Extinction Rebellion defends breaking the law
A Christian pensioner who was arrested during the Extinction Rebellion climate protests says he had no other choice but to break the law to make those in power take action on climate change.
Pastor of church bombed in Sri Lanka forgives attackers
The pastor of an evangelical church bombed in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has offered forgiveness to the attackers.
Peregrine falcon chicks hatch on Norwich Cathedral's spire
The arrival of three peregrine falcon chicks on Norwich Cathedral's spire has stirred excitement within the UK's birdwatching community.
'Extremism in all its forms must be defeated,' says Prince William
The Duke of Cambridge said that a "warped ideology that knows no boundaries" is fuelling acts of violence around the world as he called on people to united against extremism.