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The importance of time at Lent
Lent reminds us of the coming Easter, the coming eternity and that, in the meantime, we must live our lives on the basis that we will be held to account for them.

Prince Charles and Camilla visit cathedral in show of support for Ukraine
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, was moved to tears during the visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in central London.

Senate defeats bill to codify abortion rights into federal law
As a bill that would have codified the right to abortion into federal law failed to advance in the U.S. Senate Monday, pro-life advocates contend that Senate Democrats who supported the bill are "radically out of touch with the American people."

Pope leads day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
"With war everything is lost," said Pope Francis.

Russians feel 'ashamed' over war with Ukraine
"Moscow is a very dark place to be in at the moment," said the Chaplain of St Andrew's Moscow and Area Dean of Russia and the Ukraine.

Prince Charles pays tribute to Catholic MP as Southend is granted city status
Prince Charles drew comparisons between the murder of Catholic MP Sir David Amess and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a ceremony granting Southend city status.

Christians urge PM to take radical action on climate change after IPCC report
Christian groups are urging the Prime Minister to use the UK's Presidency of COP26 this year to do more to address climate change and support communities already being impacted.

Islamic terrorists kill three Christians in Chibok, Nigeria
Suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on February 25 killed three Christians in an attack on northeast Nigeria's Chibok area, residents say.

US Supreme Court to hear case of Christian web designer
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Christian web designer challenging a Colorado state law requiring her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples if she also offers similar services for other couples.

Vatican offers to mediate negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
We must avoid every escalation, halt the conflict and negotiate,' said Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

Franklin Graham sends disaster response teams to Europe
"If this drags out for another week or two or three, the refugees could be in the millions," Graham said.

Ukrainian clergy staying to help
Clergy in Ukraine are doing what they can to help their people as Russia bears down on key cities, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to flee their homes.

'End the war now,' says Orthodox leader
Orthodox leader Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of some 300 million Orthodox Christians worldwide, has issued an urgent appeal to Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian president thanks Pope for prayers
Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on the phone on Saturday.

PM promises help for Ukraine during church visit
The Prime Minister promised that the UK would do all it can to support Ukraine during a visit to the Cathedral of the Holy Family in London on Sunday.

Police bill will have 'chilling effect' on peaceful protest - faith leaders
Faith leaders have written to parliamentarians urging them to protect peaceful protest ahead of a debate on contentious legislation in the House of Lords.