Youtube stars KSI and Logan Paul will fight at Manchester Arena with millions expected to watch online across the world.

Rt Rev Alan Smith of St Albans said the decision to place advertising for gambling firm MansionBet was “deeply worrying”.

Speaking to the Telegraph, he said: “Gambling addiction is a major social problem costing the country millions and the majority of at-risk gambler are young men aged 16-34, to whom this sort of event is likely to appeal.”

The event has been billed as the biggest ever internet event.

The vloggers are charging viewers £7.50 to watch.

Between them they have 37 million followers.

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The app, mainly used on phones, sees users share photos with followers.

The Church says it’s hard to keep up with the latest digital trends and parishes shouldn’t worry about ensuring they’re accessible on all social media sites.

But it is encouraging them to embrace Instagram.

In its new guide, the Church says: “It’s no longer true that Instagram is just for younger people. While 59% of those on Instagram are aged 18-29, 33% are 30-45 and 21% are over 50.

“It’s a great place to show the personality of your church, who attends and what kind of events and services you offer.”

Top tips for using Instagram include quality over quantity on posts, using hashtags and regularly responding to comments.

The Church of England’s digital team has been touring the country throughout 2018 training 500 churches on how to better serve their communities online. It hopes to have trained 1,000 parishes by Christmas.

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The Railway Mission is taking on five new full time staff to support workers who, according to the charity, have been insulted, spat at and had things thrown at them by passengers.

Anger towards rail staff has risen in recent months due to timetable changes causing major delays across the country.

Speaking to the Telegraph, Liam Johnston, executive director at the Railway Mission, said: “Because the employees that commuters are seeing are the frontline staff on the gate lines or despatching trains, they’re the ones who are getting the brunt of their anger and frustration.

The news comes as strikes and station closures are threatening to cause major disruption on the rails this bank holiday.

The country’s fifth busiest station – London Euston – is shut until Tuesday.

And there’s a 24-hour walkout on Northern Rail today in a dispute over the role of guards.

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The pontiff’s flight from Rome touched down at Dublin Airport at 10.26am.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to welcome Francis during his whistle-stop tour of the capital city and Co Mayo over the weekend.

In the coming 36 hours, the Pope will witness a country that has undergone seismic social changes in the four decades since the last papal visit in 1979, when John Paul II was lauded by a nation shaped by its relationship with an all-powerful Catholic Church.

Senior Irish clerics and other dignitaries gathered on the apron of the runway to greet the Pope clapped as the Alitalia flight landed.

Irish and Vatican flags were flown from the cockpit windows as the aircraft taxied toward its stand.

Pope Francis emerged from the plane soon after, walking down the steps to be greeted on a red carpet by Ireland’s deputy premier and foreign affairs minister Simon Coveney, his wife Ruth and their three daughters Jessica, Beth and Annalise. The children greeted him in Irish, English and Spanish.

One of the girls then presented the Pope with a bouquet of flowers. The bouquet included thistles, yellow and white roses and green foliage.

While Francis is sure to receive a warm reception from the thousands of pilgrims who have travelled to be part of the occasion, he will also…

Extremist Hindus rioted in Odisha, accusing Christians of murdering of a prominent member of the Hindu-movement – something the churches denied.

While perpetrators were eventually brought to justice, attacks on Christians in the region continue.

India was ranked number one when it comes to countries with high social hostility against religious groups, by the most recent 2016 Pew Research Centre report. In India, Christians, Muslims and other religious minorities face the highest hostility.

The United Christian Forum toll-free helpline has reported more than 600 cases of attacks on Christians since 2014. Last year alone, saw over 200 incidents reported.

According to religious freedom charity ADF International, it’s left many living in fear.

Speaking to Premier, Tehmina Arora from ADF, said: “Ten years on, there are still small pockets where Christians would find it difficult to go back.

“Many Christians have abandoned their homes, their fields because it is no longer safe for them.”

Encouraging prayer for Christians in India, she said: “Violence is real and fear is still real so pray for safety for them.

“Pray also for wisdom and discernment for the government that they would be able to respond quickly when they hear of the violence.”

Memorials are taking place to remember all those who died in the Odisha riots on Saturday.

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