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Photos: Pope Francis and Benedict XVI's historic meeting
The Vatican has released official photos from the historic meeting between Pope Francis and Benedict XVI on Saturday

Teachers say bad behaviour in schools rising
A survey of teachers suggests a rise in the number of pupils with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues.

Royal Foundlings to play at Go2013
Scottish Christian rock band Royal Foundlings will be hitting the stage at this year's GO mission festival.
Number of churches left in Iraq: 57
Iraq had 300 churches and 1.4 million Christians in 2003, but now only 57 churches and about half a million Christians remain with members of the minority fleeing Islamist attacks, according to local reports.

Over 100 million dream of life in US
There are 138 million people around the world today aspiring to live in the US permanently

Pastor Abedini 'unable to recognise' himself after beatings
Imprisoned American pastor Saeed Abedini has told of the beatings he has experienced in Iran's notorious Evin Prison in a letter home to his family
Iran: Concerns over anti-Christian rhetoric
Iranian Islamic clerics say that Christian booklets are being distributed throughout the country in a 'wave of evangelism'and that Islamists should fight back with 'thousands of websites and books'.

Follow Christ 'with enthusiasm'
Pope Francis celebrated his first Palm Sunday Mass today with an appeal to the faithful to live with hope and joy despite personal suffering or difficulty.
Traditional marriage supporters rally in Trafalgar Square
French and British supporters of traditional marriage are braving miserable weather conditions to rally in London's Trafalgar Square.
US: Church exceeds anti-malaria fundraising goal
Fundraising efforts by the US Episcopal Church have helped the NetsforLife Inspiration Fund surpass its $5million goal to fight malaria.
Train clergy and laity to prevent violence, say Anglican women
"Men and boys essential as partners in ending violence against women and girls"
Tanzania: Prayers after attack on Archbishop's residence
The residence of Archbishop Valentino Mokiwa was attacked by unknown assailants on 2 March

Pope Francis meets Benedict XVI at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Francis today travelled to Castel Candolfo to meet his predecessor, Benedict XVI.

Sponsored lilies to fill Hereford Cathedral this Easter
Lilies sponsored by members of the community will fill Hereford Cathedral with colour and fragrance this Easter.

Archbishop of Canterbury to present Classic FM Easter special
The newly enthroned Archbishop of Canterbury will be presenting a special programme on Classic FM this Easter.
Pensioner raises funds for village well in Cambodia
A pensioner who grew up without water in her home in Wales is helping to raise funds for children living without easy access to safe water.