THE TELEGRAPH: Gordon Brown hailed Christians as ''the conscience of our country'' in an Easter greeting posted on the Downing Street website.
The Prime Minister's Good Friday missive hailed the ''redeeming power of faith'' and said the forthcoming official visit of Pope Benedict would make this a special year for the UK.
''Easter is the most important date in the Christian calendar because it is when we reflect on the life, death and resurrection of Jesus,'' he wrote.
''Christians all over Britain and the world will be celebrating in their homes and churches and thinking about the redeeming power of faith. >>> | Good Friday, April 02, 2010
NUMBER 10: The Prime Minister has wished those celebrating Easter all over Britain and the world a happy Easter.
Gordon Brown said how “incredibly grateful” he was to Christian churches for all that they do.
The PM said this year was a particular reason to celebrate, as 2010 will see the first official visit of His Holiness the Pope to Britain.
The PM said: >>> | Good Friday, April 02, 2010
