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How 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' inspired the cathedral's 19th-century revival
Originally completed in 1345, by the early 19th century Notre Dame stood in a state of dire disrepair.
Bishop backs 'urgent' call for Government to better support rural economies
Rural communities are "vulnerable" and need better support from the Government if they are to flourish post-Brexit, the Bishop of St Albans has said.
Anglican churches in Sri Lanka told to 'prayerfully discern' whether to go ahead with Sunday services
They said that churches could consider "creative means" to observe Sunday worship if the usual services were cancelled.
Pakistani Christians targeted in aftermath of Sri Lanka church bombings
Pakistani Christian asylum seekers in Sri Lanka are fearing for their safety after the suicide bombings of churches and hotels on Easter Sunday.
Christian arrested during Extinction Rebellion defends breaking the law
A Christian pensioner who was arrested during the Extinction Rebellion climate protests says he had no other choice but to break the law to make those in power take action on climate change.
Pastor of church bombed in Sri Lanka forgives attackers
The pastor of an evangelical church bombed in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has offered forgiveness to the attackers.
Peregrine falcon chicks hatch on Norwich Cathedral's spire
The arrival of three peregrine falcon chicks on Norwich Cathedral's spire has stirred excitement within the UK's birdwatching community.
'Extremism in all its forms must be defeated,' says Prince William
The Duke of Cambridge said that a "warped ideology that knows no boundaries" is fuelling acts of violence around the world as he called on people to united against extremism.
Officials warn of more attacks in Sri Lanka after Easter Sunday bombings
The UK Foreign Office has revised its travel advice for Sri Lanka to advise against all but essential travel to the country after it was struck by a series of suicide bombs on Easter Sunday.
The baking school that means freedom for girls trapped in Thailand's sex industry
For millions of men who travel to Thailand each year, its brothels and sex clubs are a playground. For the girls working in them, they are a place of degradation and hopelessness.
New strategy to reduce gambling harm receives cautious welcome from Christian campaigners
Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed plans to tackle the harm caused by gambling but says the Government still needs to do more.
SNP politicians tell Scottish Government not to 'rush' into gender self-identification
A group of SNP politicians has pleaded with the Scottish Government to give proper consideration to proposed changes to gender laws.
Demand for food banks reaches record levels
New figures from food bank operator The Trussell Trust have revealed record levels of demand in the past year.
Notre-Dame roofing contractor admits workers broke rules on smoking
The company hired to fix the roof of Notre-Dame Cathedral before it went up in flames last week has admitted that some of its workers flouted no-smoking regulations on scaffolding around the building.
Westminster should not interfere with Northern Ireland's abortion laws, say pro-life campaigners
Pro-life campaigners are calling upon Westminster to respect devolution after coming under pressure to change Northern Ireland's abortion laws.
Standing ovation for priest who asked 'Why in God's name?' at Lyra McKee's funeral
The priest leading Lyra McKee's funeral received a standing ovation after he challenged political leaders on why it had taken the death of a young woman to bring them together.