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Amid continuing fighting in Ukraine, Pope Francis urges leaders not to give up on peace
In his Urbi et Orbi address on Sunday, Pope Francis, who had called for an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, made yet another impassioned appeal for an end to the fighting, urging leaders to demand peace "from our balconies and in our streets."
Church leaders condemn murder of priest in Egypt
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Alexandria has declared a priest who was stabbed to death on April 7 a martyr, while Egypt's most influential Islamic institution condemned the attack.
Iranian pastor granted Easter furlough from prison
"We urge the Iranian authorities to go one step further and release this innocent man, so that he can enjoy his freedom without fear of harassment or re-arrest."
Dozens of Christians arrested in India just before Easter
Police in northern India's Uttar Pradesh state arrested dozens of Christians celebrating Maundy Thursday in their Evangelical church after a mob of radical Hindu nationalists surrounded the building and locked the doors in retaliation for the alleged forced conversions of Hindus to Christianity.
Learning to be
To 'be' for some may seem scary, the idea of being still long enough to hear your own thoughts, to face your true self. For Mother Theresa, this was where she heard God speak.
Archbishop calls for Ukraine ceasefire, criticises Rwanda asylum seeker plan in Easter sermon
The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to repeat calls for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, and criticise the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Christian street preacher cleared of hate speech charges
Pastor John Sherwood, the Christian street preacher arrested last year in West London for alleged homophobic hate speech, has been cleared in Uxbridge Magistrates' Court.
Woman who survived Sri Lanka bombings with terrible burns becomes bride this Easter season
Rebekah lost her older sister, brother-in-law and little nephew as well as suffering burns to her face and body in the Easter 2019 attack. This Easter, she embarked on a joyful new chapter in her life after walking down the aisle.
Online Safety Bill gives rise to censorship fears
The Online Safety Bill needs "radical amendments" to prevent it "trampling" on free speech, The Christian Institute has said.
Festivals of fear â why Ramadan and Easter can be times of fear and isolation for persecuted Christians
Christians, especially converts, feel increasingly ostracised during the month of Ramadan â so much so, that many do not even eat in public and keep an even lower profile than usual.
Church leaders call for Easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Church leaders are calling for an Easter truce after nearly two months of war in Ukraine.
The importance of strong roots
When Redwoods grow, they grow 'together'. Their root systems are intertwined, leaving the trees to rely on one another as they grow and especially during high winds and storms. They can't do life without one another, and neither should we.
Why we should keep going
To attain the prize of the upward calling, we must refuse to be content with memories.
Mel Gibson says 'Father Stu' highlights God's power to redeem
When Mel Gibson was first approached to play in "Father Stu," a Mark Wahlberg film about a boxer-turned-priest, he was sceptical.
Religious leaders join in interreligious pilgrimage of solidarity for Ukraine
A delegation of religious leaders representing the world's major faiths has visited Ukraine in a pilgrimage of solidarity.
Sir David Amess' killer given whole-life sentence
Islamist terrorist Ali Harbi Ali has been given a whole-life sentence for the murder of Catholic MP, Sir David Amess.