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Pope Francis dies aged 88: Vatican mourns a 'life dedicated to service'
Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed.
Why Easter Monday matters
While it may not get as much attention as Good Friday or Easter Sunday, Easter Monday is recognised as a public holiday in countries like Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Canada. And more importantly for Christians, it offers a beautiful opportunity for reflection.
Church leaders call for peace at Easter
Church leaders have used their Easter messages to appeal for peace in the world.
How a chance encounter led to an Easter song
At Easter one of the lesser-known songs is “Wounded for Me”. It has an interesting backstory …
Fear and silence grip Colombian hamlet after eight Christians vanish
A Colombian hamlet is gripped by fear following the forced disappearance of eight residents - seven of them Protestant church leaders and members - after responding to orders issued by a guerrilla group earlier this month.
A decade of bloodshed: NGO report reveals more than 20,000 Christians slain in south-east Nigeria
More than 20,000 Christians have reportedly been brutally killed over the past decade across south-east Nigeria, according to a disturbing report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a Catholic-inspired human rights organisation.
Cardiff Council refuses to remove logo from church advertisements
In a surprising move, Cardiff Council has refused to give in to demands from humanists to remove its logo from adverts across the city encouraging people to go to church this Easter.
Plea to meet MPs ahead of assisted suicide vote
If just 23 MPs change their mind, the Bill will fall.
Keir Starmer shares Easter message praising Christian compassion
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has issued his 2025 Easter message, offering warm wishes to Christians across the UK and abroad, while praising the enduring message of Easter as one of “hope, redemption and renewal.”
Why is atheist Keir Starmer's Easter message more Christian than the King's?
What is behind Keir Starmer's newfound love for Christians?
Concerns for Christian freedoms in New South Wales after introduction of conversion therapy ban
Despite the testimony of many ex-LGBTQ people, the state of New South Wales insists that conversion therapy doesn't work.
The power of Good Friday: reflecting on Christ’s ultimate sacrifice
Now, let’s be honest — calling the day of Jesus’ crucifixion and death “Good” can sound strange, even contradictory. What’s good about an innocent man dying a brutal death on a cross? The answer lies in the purpose and outcome of that sacrifice.
Reflections on Exodus and redemption
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the meaning of Pesach and the Seder for Jews.
English Heritage accused of whitewashing Christianity from Easter
One visitor to an English Heritage site took exception to what he called the “whitewashing” of history.
US criticised for failing to bring up religious freedom in Iran talks
The USA has failed to bring up religious freedom in its engagement with Iran
US missionary kidnapped at gunpoint is rescued unharmed
Five days after he was kidnapped by armed men from his church in Motherwell, South Africa, Tennessee missionary Josh Sullivan was rescued and “miraculously unharmed” following a “high-intensity shootout” that left three people dead.