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What does Good Friday commemorate? What happens in churches and cathedrals on Good Friday? Where does the name originate?
A married couple, who are both priests, and who lost a child, have unveiled a "baby-loss memorial" in a parish churchyard.
What does it commemorate? What does Maundy mean? Why do Christians wash feet? What is Maundy Money?
Why is Holy Saturday significant? How does the Church commemorate it? What is the Saturday before Easter Day called?
Why do churchgoers carry palm crosses? Why will there be processions through towns and cities this Sunday? Why will donkeys be seen in churches and cathedrals this week?
An Oxford College has celebrated the largest number of baptisms and confirmations in at least 20 years.
FEATURE / A priest from the Diocese of Liverpool is supporting the work of funeral directors and parishes by offering professional, pastoral and compassionate ministers to listen carefully to families who seek to celebrate a life in a unique and bespoke way.
The cathedral green in central Bristol will be “rewilded” a year after environment activist Greta Thunberg visited Bristol.
Clergy are honouring their heritage and celebrating Black history by wearing a special vestment designed by a renowned artist.
Children are making cut out hearts reminding key workers they are loved to mark St Valentine’s Day.