Militant Group Attacks Churches In Nigeria

A Nigerian gang have struck again- this time attacking two churches in the North of the country.

The Islamic group, known as Boko Haram gunned down the churches early on Tuesday morning. It is reported that at least 6 Christians were slaughtered as a result.

This is yet another attack on the Christian community this year. Boko Haram have been carrying out massacres in Northern Nigeria in a bid to impose sharia law on the state.

A series of killings also took place on Christmas day in central and Northern Nigeria last year, where around 44 people died.

The state continues to grieve while these militants run riot in the country, targeting innocent Christians.

Church of England Cathedrals To Be Revamped

Church of England cathedrals will be receiving up to one million pounds for maintenance and enhancements on their buildings.

It has been reported that 17 buildings will be receiving treatment on their architecture, most of which have been standing as pinnacles of England for centuries.

Organisations such as the Wolfson Foundation, the Pilgrim Trust, Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England (CFCE) and Cathedral Fabric Repair Fund donate money to 21 Church of England building with no aid of funds from the government.

Worcester Cathedral receives around 260,000 visitors a year(Image from www.worcestershiretouristguide.com)

An estimated £10 million is spent on the upkeep of Cathedrals each year. This grant is essential to magnificent buildings such as Worcester Cathedral, who will be using the fund for mandatory stonework repairs.