Pope's body to lie in state until funeral on Saturday
The body of Francis will lie in state inside St Peter’s Basilica from Wednesday until his funeral on Saturday morning.
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Cardinal Nichols mourns death of Pope Francis
The head of Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, says the world has lost a powerful voice for the poor and marginalised with the death of Pope Francis.
'A pope for the poor': UK leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis
The UK's leaders have been paying their tributes to Pope Francis after his death on Easter Monday aged 88.
World leaders remember Pope Francis
Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88 on Monday, world leaders paid their respects to the pontiff as they reflected on his legacy, with President Donald Trump ordering that flags at federal properties be flown at half-staff as a sign of respect.
Israel restricts Palestinian Christians from Easter worship in Jerusalem
Palestinian Christians wishing to worship at the traditional sites of the Easter story were inhibited from doing so.
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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.
Church of England's interim leader pays tribute to Pope Francis after death at 88
The interim head of the Church of England, the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has paid tribute to Pope Francis as a "holy man of God" after his death on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
Church leaders call for peace at Easter
Church leaders have used their Easter messages to appeal for peace in the world.
Despite civil war, interfaith relations in the Central African Republic are 'fairly good'
The Pope, going against advice, helped inter-faith unity in the CAR
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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.
Jerusalem church leaders call for peace
The long search for peace in the Middle East continues.
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.
Estonian church appeals to Rome and CofE for help against proposed government ban
Estonia is trying to ban it's largest church due to Russian ties
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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.
Church leaders call for peace at Easter
Church leaders have used their Easter messages to appeal for peace in the world.
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.
The Supreme Court ruling on women was an important step forward but more needs to be done
We must go further and recognise throughout society and culture that no one can change their sex – only their appearance.
Supreme Court ruling on definition of woman hailed a victory
"The vibe shift is real," says a UK evangelical leader.
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.
Parishioners claim CofE's Net Zero plan is leaving church-goers in the cold
Not for the first time, a well-intentioned plan may have had undesirable side-effects
Supreme court rules against anonymity for doctors who wish to withdraw life support from children
Doctors wishing to end the lives of terminally ill children can no longer expect legal anonymity.
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.
Why is atheist Keir Starmer's Easter message more Christian than the King's?
What is behind Keir Starmer's newfound love for Christians?
Supreme Court ruling on gender is welcome, but it should never have come to this
Common sense is no longer common