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Is it moral to spend millions on rebuilding #NotreDame - or should we encourage the wealthy donors to use the money to relieve poverty? What about our own churches - do we spend too much on comfort and not enough on good causes?
Jonathan Bramwell, Lead Pastor at Lymm Baptist Church joins us for our guest news review at midday, reflecting on this and all the other major stories from the week.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47961014
Notre-Dame inspires US black churches help
bbc.com
Three destroyed churches in the US have received a flood of donations in the wake of the Notre-Dame fire.Andy Lester says the whole population needs to be persuaded to do more to tackle climate change. Liam Johnston warns the Extinction Rebellion demos are putting lives at risk.
At midday, we'll be taking an in-depth look at the ongoing situation. Tune in on FreeviewHD channel 733, Sky channel 0138, Freesat channel 790 or online at www,twr.org.uk
A Rocha UK Railway Mission The Christian Police Association UK Ben Niblett
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/extinction-rebellion-protest-latest-tube-wifi-shut-down-amid-sugge...
Tube wifi turned off as protesters 'plan to glue themselves to trains'
The Tube network’s wi-fi was switched off by police this morning to impede a planned climate protest that could cripple London's transport network. Commuters complained this morning of total lack of wi-fi and reported seeing a heightened police presence on platforms. Activists were thought to be ...
"We will rebuild" says Macron - but why IS #NotreDameCathedral so important? Is it more than history, art & culture? The Bishop of Europe, Robert Innes & Revd Nadim Nassar say yes: the spiritual heritage is vital! They'll be telling us more on TWR - UK at midday.
Awareness Foundation The Church of England Diocese in Europe Nadim Nassar
www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47943705
We will rebuild Notre-Dame, vows Macron
bbc.com
The French president pledges a global effort for Paris's iconic cathedral after it was ravaged by fire.