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A history of medieval cathedrals and how they were rebuilt after fire
Many great churches and cathedrals have suffered catastrophic fires over their long histories and medieval chronicles are full of stories of devastation and ruin as a result â but they also tell of how the buildings were reconstructed and made better than ever.
Notre Dame: the public and private lives of France's spiritual home
Certainly, since its first stone was laid in 1163, Notre Dame has witnessed a great many of France's iconic moments.
Who are Sri Lanka's Christians?
At least 200 people have been killed in several coordinated bomb attacks on churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter.
Christians killed during child's dedication party in Nigeria on Palm Sunday
Over a dozen Christians, including children, were slaughtered by Fulani militants following an infant dedication service in the Nigerian state of Nasarawa.
Sri Lanka starts to bury its dead as country holds day of mourning for Easter Sunday bombing victims
Sri Lanka is holding a day of national mourning for the victims of Easter Sunday's bomb blasts as mass funerals for some of the 310 victims took place today.
Sharp drop in church membership among Americans - poll
The percentage of Americans who say they belong to a church, synagogue or mosque has hit a historic low, a new Gallup report released Thursday shows.
It's time to recognise 'anti-Christianism', says UK Coptic leader after Sri Lanka church attacks
The head of the UK Coptic Orthodox Church has called on faith communities to make a joint stand against "anti-Christianism".
Sri Lankan government says hardline Islamist group is behind Easter Sunday bombings
The Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka in which at least 290 people died have been blamed on a little known hardline Islamist group.
'Post-colonial guilt' is hindering UK's response to global persecution, says bishop
The bishop leading a government review into persecution against Christians has claimed that the UK's response has been hindered by a sense of "post-colonial guilt".
Death toll from Easter attacks in Sri Lanka climbs to 290
The death toll from multiple explosions at luxury hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has risen to 290.
Easter attacks on Christians are 'particularly wicked', says foreign secretary after Sri Lanka bombings
Jeremy Hunt said he was "deeply shocked and saddened" by the attacks across churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday
Pope condemns 'such cruel violence' in Easter Sunday address after Sri Lanka church bombings
Pope Francis spoke of his "heartfelt closeness" to Christians in Sri Lanka after three churches were bombed during Easter Sunday services.
The state of religious freedom in Sri Lanka
Release International, a ministry supporting persecuted Christians around the world, describes the challenging climate for Christians in Sri Lanka in the wake of a terrible bomb attack on churches over Easter.
At least 200 dead after attacks on Sri Lanka churches during Easter services
Three churches have been attacked in Sri Lanka as Christians came out to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at Easter Sunday services.
Man arrested after walking into St Patrick's Cathedral with petrol and lighters
A man was apprehended by police after trying to enter St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City with cans of petrol, lighter fluid and lighters on Wednesday.
UK churches to ring their bells for Notre-Dame
The bells will toll at churches across the UK on Thursday in a mark of solidarity with the people of Paris after Notre-Dame Cathedral was ravaged by fire.