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Pope expresses 'profound grief' over Boston attack
Pope Francis laments "senseless tragedy" at bombings at Boston Marathon

Faith in comics
Superheroes are back in fashion these days, especially in cinema, and as far as I'm concerned, that's good news.
Young Anglicans make urgent call for training
Young Anglicans from the Church of the Province of Central Africa (CPCA) have called for urgent training of Sunday School and youth leaders to enhance leadership skills among youths in the Province.

Makeover for London homeless centre
After 50 years of serving the homeless, London City Mission's Webber Street day centre has been given a new lease of life.

Saving children from diarrhoea and pneumonia
Two million children die each year from diarrhoea and pneumonia, making them the leading causes of death among under five-year-old children in the developing world.

Giles Fraser to run London Marathon in aid of Ghana sex workers
Christian commentator and priest Dr Giles Fraser will be running the London Marathon this Sunday in support of Christian Aid partner Theatre for a Change

'Post-Christian' beliefs gaining ground in US
While most Americans refer to themselves as Christians, a study released Monday by Barna Group shows an upward trend in "post-Christian" beliefs and behaviours among the nation's adult population.

A prayer following the Boston bombing
Following the news of the bombs which exploded at the finish line of the Boston marathon yesterday, Salisbury Cathedral offers this prayer for those caught up in the tragedy, and encourages us all to renew our prayers for peace and justice

Photos: Boston Marathon explosions
Security has been ramped up around Boston following two explosions at the annual Boston Marathon on Monday that killed three people and injured over 140

Prayers after Boston Marathon explosions
Victims of two deadly explosions at the Boston Marathon are in the thoughts and prayers of Christians today

Pope sympathises with Spain's jobless
Pope Francis has spoken of his "nearness" to millions of people out of work in crisis-hit Spain

Rural and religious come together in new stained glass window
Worshippers at St Mary the Virgin, Wortham near Eye, are delighted with their new stained glass window combining the religious and the rural.
Zimbabwe Anglicans celebrate return to churches
A Godalming curate was in Zimbabwe earlier in the month to join Anglicans celebrating the return to their churches after five years in exile

Photo: Notre Dame Cathedral flash mob
A flash mob highlights religious freedom at Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral

Photo: St Paul's Cathedral
A general view of St Paul's Cathedral, where the funeral of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher is to take place

Photo: St Paul's Cathedral ahead of Margaret Thatcher's funeral
Preparations are being made ahead of Margaret Thatcher's funeral at St Paul's Cathedral