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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.

Protect religious freedom as a 'fundamental human right', Church leaders tell Government
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales have called on the Government "to take meaningful action" to promote religious freedom and protect Christians being persecuted for their faith.

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.

Don't let worry have the final word
There is a different life available where we live dependent on God's resources and not just our own.

The problem with plastic and how we can fix it
Tearfund's Ruth Valerio on the small changes we can all make to rid the world of harmful plastic

Homeschooled children aren't as socially isolated as you might think
Some people believe homeschooled children miss out on socialising with others and are sheltered from the normal pressures of life.
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.

Challenged by the Beatitudes: can we live like Jesus whatever the cost?
The beatitudes call us to put into action the ideas that we have about peace-making and justice and doing good â whatever the cost. This is not reserved for exceptional individuals or icons of change like Tubman, Gandhi, and King. It is the way that we all invited to, if we follow in the way of Jesus.

Less than half of British Christians believe Jesus died on the cross for their sins
Only 46 per cent of British Christians believe Jesus died on the cross to save them from their sins, a new poll has found.

Pro-life group sues Aberdeen University claiming discrimination
A student pro-life group is taking legal action against Aberdeen University after its bid to become a recognised society on campus was repeatedly turned down.

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.

Church appoints first permanent safeguarding chief
Melissa Caslake's appointment follows the release of a major report into safeguarding failures which the Church of England said made for "very difficult reading".

Remembering Jane Haining: The brave Scots woman who lost her life saving Jewish school girls
Jane Haining was matron at the Scottish Mission boarding school in Budapest, where many students were Jewish girls. She died in Auschwitz after refusing to leave them.