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Police intervene as Christians protest air travel over Easter weekend
Christian protesters were led away by police from London's Paddington Station after they used chalk spray paint to write a call for government action on climate change onto the side of a Heathrow-bound train.

Young couple who died in tragic accident on Greek holiday were 'passionate about their Christian faith'
A south London vicar has paid tribute to his daughter and son-in-law who were tragicaly killed while on holiday in Greece.

Most people 'refuse to acknowledge' the seriousness of Christian persecution
People in the west are reluctant to talk about Christian persecution because they fear it could be used "as an alibi for Islamophobia", says priest and broadcaster Giles Fraser.

Death toll from Easter attacks in Sri Lanka climbs to 290
The death toll from multiple explosions at luxury hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has risen to 290.

Easter attacks on Christians are 'particularly wicked', says foreign secretary after Sri Lanka bombings
Jeremy Hunt said he was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the attacks across churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday

'Will to power' behind Sri Lanka church bombings, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the horrific attacks on three churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday are a symptom of the "will to power".

Theresa May says Christians should be allowed to live out their faith in peace
Theresa May has used her Easter message to say that people of all religions should have the right to practise their faith in peace.
Pope condemns 'such cruel violence' in Easter Sunday address after Sri Lanka church bombings
Pope Francis spoke of his "heartfelt closeness" to Christians in Sri Lanka after three churches were bombed during Easter Sunday services.

At least 200 dead after attacks on Sri Lanka churches during Easter services
Three churches have been attacked in Sri Lanka as Christians came out to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Easter Sunday services.

Jeremy Hunt 'appalled' by suffering of 245 million Christians persecuted for their faith
Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt has used an Easter message to express his solidarity with millions of Christians worldwide suffering for their faith.
Adult website users will have to provide proof of age
People visiting adult websites will soon have to prove they are 18, according to Government plans.

Church leaders heartbroken after murder of young journalist Lyra McKee during Londonderry violence
Church leaders have spoken of their anguish after promising young journalist Lyra McKee was killed during violence in Londonderry on Thursday.
Faith minister vows to stand up for persecuted Christians
The Government's faith minister has spoken of his commitment to protecting freedom of belief for people of all faiths and none.
Easter can give hope in the face of 'terrible deeds of darkness', says Prince Charles
"The attempt to extinguish the life and light of our Lord failed. Darkness was defeated by His overcoming death. Through His resurrection, His light continues to shine."

Christian climate change campaigner among activists arrested during Extinction Rebellion in London
A Christian minister was among the climate change activists arrested at Oxford Circus during the Extinction Rebellion that has brought parts of London to a halt this week.

Man arrested after walking into St Patrick's Cathedral with petrol and lighters
A man was apprehended by police after trying to enter St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City with cans of petrol, lighter fluid and lighters on Wednesday.