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Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine

"With war everything is lost," said Pope Francis.

Russians feel 'ashamed' over war with Ukraine
Russians feel 'ashamed' over war with Ukraine

"Moscow is a very dark place to be in at the moment," said the Chaplain of St Andrew's Moscow and Area Dean of Russia and the Ukraine.

Prince Charles pays tribute to Catholic MP as Southend is granted city status
Prince Charles pays tribute to Catholic MP as Southend is granted city status

Prince Charles drew comparisons between the murder of Catholic MP Sir David Amess and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a ceremony granting Southend city status.

Christians urge PM to take radical action on climate change after IPCC report
Christians urge PM to take radical action on climate change after IPCC report

Christian groups are urging the Prime Minister to use the UK's Presidency of COP26 this year to do more to address climate change and support communities already being impacted.

Islamic terrorists kill three Christians in Chibok, Nigeria
Islamic terrorists kill three Christians in Chibok, Nigeria

Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on February 25 killed three Christians in an attack on northeast Nigeria's Chibok area, residents say.

US Supreme Court to hear case of Christian web designer
US Supreme Court to hear case of Christian web designer

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Christian web designer challenging a Colorado state law requiring her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples if she also offers similar services for other couples.

Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine

We must avoid every escalation, halt the conflict and negotiate,' said Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Franklin Graham sends disaster response teams to Europe
Franklin Graham sends disaster response teams to Europe

"If this drags out for another week or two or three, the refugees could be in the millions," Graham said.

Ukrainian clergy staying to help
Ukrainian clergy staying to help

Clergy in Ukraine are doing what they can to help their people as Russia bears down on key cities, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.

'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader
'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader

Orthodox leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers
Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers

Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the phone on Saturday.

PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit
PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit

The Prime Minister promised that the UK would do all it can to support Ukraine during a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Family in London on Sunday.

Police bill will have 'chilling effect' on peaceful protest - faith leaders
Police bill will have 'chilling effect' on peaceful protest - faith leaders

Faith leaders have written to parliamentarians urging them to protect peaceful protest ahead of a debate on contentious legislation in the House of Lords.

Faith leaders 'horrified' by impact of Nationality and Borders Bill on refugees
Faith leaders 'horrified' by impact of Nationality and Borders Bill on refugees

The Bishop of Dover, the Most Rev Rose-Hudson Wilkin, and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, are among the more than 1,000 faith leaders who have signed a letter to the Prime Minister expressing their horror at the implications of the Nationality and Borders Bill for people seeking asylum in the UK.

Tribunal to hear appeal of Christian school worker who questioned sex ed and trans ideology
Tribunal to hear appeal of Christian school worker who questioned sex ed and trans ideology

A tribunal is to hear the appeal of a Christian school worker who says she was sacked after expressing concern about sex education and trans ideology on her private Facebook page.

UK churches join in national day of prayer for Ukraine
UK churches join in national day of prayer for Ukraine

Churches across the UK are joining together in prayer on Sunday for Ukraine following the invasion by Russia.