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Christian Easter egg goes plastic-free as bishop calls for a packaging 'revolution'
The only chocolate Easter egg to explain the story of Jesus' death and resurrection in its packaging is going plastic-free for the first time.
Irish Primate tells abuse victims he's sorry for Catholic Church's failures ahead of Vatican summit
Archbishop Eamon Martin has apologised over the failure of the Catholic Church to protect people in its care from sexual abuse at the hands of predatory priests.
Christians protest outside Nigerian High Commission on anniversary of Leah Sharibu's abduction
Christians gathered in London on Tuesday to protest the ongoing captivity of Nigerian Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu.
Netherlands' most senior Catholic bishop may lose cathedral over falling attendances
The most senior bishop in the Dutch Catholic Church may have to leave his own cathedral due to empty pews as the number of faithful continues to fall.
Scottish Government says it will not review transgender school guidance despite complaints
The Scottish Government has ruled out a review into controversial guidance for schools on transgenderism despite complaints from women's groups.
Major US airlines to introduce gender-neutral booking options
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue and United Airlines are among the airlines introducing gender-neutral designations.
New initiative invites young people to give a year to God
Young Christians in the Diocese of Chichester are being invited to spend a year with a church discerning what God's calling on their life might be.
Caring for the planet starts with ourselves, says Bishop of Guildford
The Bishop of Guildford has called on Christians to do their bit in caring for the Earth by making small changes to how they live.
Scottish Parliament commends ambitious church project to serve whole community
A congregation in southern Scotland has won the praise of the Scottish Parliament for an ambitious project to transform their church building into a community hub.
Pakistan holding up Asia Bibi's release over fears she'll talk
Authorities in Pakistan are dragging their feet over the release of a Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy because of fears she will speak to the media about her ordeal.
Letting trans female athletes compete against biological women is 'insane', says tennis star Martina Navratilova
The nine-times Wimbledon singles champion said it was 'cheating' to allow trans athletes who were born male to compete against biological women in sport
Girls feel too ashamed to use school unisex toilets, says campaign group
The Welsh Government is to review the introduction of unisex toilets in schools after a campaign group said girls were suffering shame and embarrassment in using them because of their periods.
Same-sex spouses not invited to Lambeth Conference
The spouses of gay bishops are not being invited to attend a once-in-a-decade conference bringing together leaders from across the Anglican Communion.
What the Sermon of the Year can do for preachers â and the church
The Sermon of the Year event is run by Preach Magazine and London School of Theology, and it's aimed at encouraging and celebrating the art of preaching.
Jihadists kill Spanish priest in Burkina Faso
A Spanish priest has been murdered by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso.
Satanic Nazi group is luring young people to far right, new report warns
In one ritual a 'Mass of Heresy' is performed before an altar adorned with a swastika banner, a photograph of Hitler and a copy of Mein Kampf.