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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.
Macron wants Notre-Dame rebuilt in five years and 'even more beautifully' than before
French President Emmanuel Macron has set an ambitious target for the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral after it was nearly destroyed by fire on Monday.
As instability continues in Sudan, Christian group sees 'window of opportunity' to end persecution
In the face of ongoing upheaval in Sudan, Release International says there is a "window of opportunity" to end persecution against the country's Christian minority.
'We'll rebuild this cathedral:' Macron's vow after fire ravages Notre-Dame
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed that the cathedral of Notre-Dame will be rebuilt after fire ravaged the building on Monday night.
Prayers for Paris as city grieves devastating fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral
Christians have been offering prayers and condolences for the people of Paris and the whole of France as the scale of the damage caused by a major fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral became increasingly apparent on Monday night.
Major fire breaks out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
Firefighters are on the scene at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after a huge fire broke out in the landmark building on Monday afternoon.
Rowan Williams leads climate change vigil outside St Paul's Cathedral
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, led protesters over the weekend in praying for the world's leaders to take tougher action on climate change.