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MPs reminded of impact of Christian faith in politics with book gift
Alastair Campbell famously declared "We don't do God."

Was there an eclipse at the Crucifixion?
The Gospels describe three hours of darkness from noon at the crucifixion of Jesus, prompting debate over whether this was an eclipse. This is the story …

Church leaders remember victims of war in Easter messages
Remembering those impacted by war was a key theme this year.

Ancient monastic complex uncovered in Egypt's Nile Delta
Officials called the find significant for understanding the origins of organized monastic life.

Gateway Church Robert Morris leaves prison
Morris said he was "deeply sorry" for his actions in a statement issued after leaving prison.

Church of England project to conserve murals announced
The murals are over 100 years old.

Easter events cancelled in Syria after violence against Christians
Syrian government forces were eventually able to restore order.

Three words that changed history: ‘Jesus became sin'
As we enter Easter, we want to centre our attention on the significance of Christ’s work of redemption for all of humanity.

Gloucester Cathedral to unveil stunning new pipe organ
Gloucester Cathedral has said that this year’s Organ Festival will be extra special, as it will see the unveiling of its brand new organ.

Religious freedom violations increasing in Nicaragua
The situation has declined since 2018.

Päivi Räsänen calls for repeal of hate speech laws across Europe after shock conviction
All copies of a decades old pamphlet are to be destroyed after Finland's former Minister of the Interior was convicted of hate speech - even though the law that convicted her did not exist at the time the pamphlet was published.

Gunmen in Nigeria kill 28 people in predominantly Christian area
Gunmen on Sunday reportedly killed 28 people in a densely populated, predominantly Christian area of Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.

Kemi Badenoch calls for end to trans 'witch-hunt' in the NHS
Christian nurse Jennifer Melle was suspended after referring to a female-identifying convicted paedophile with male pronouns.

EU Special Envoy for religious freedom finally appointed
Some feel the EU has been dragging its feet on the issue of religious freedom.

Trump shares letter from Franklin Graham telling him to accept Jesus as his Saviour
President Donald Trump shared a letter on Palm Sunday that had been sent to him by evangelist Franklin Graham last October, which urged him to seriously consider his eternal state, accept Jesus Christ as his Saviour and cease trusting in his own works if he hopes to go to Heaven.

Court hearing for pastor's alleged abortion zone breach postponed
Pastor Clive Johnston preached at an open-air service within 100 metres of an abortion facility.