Florence Taylor

• Christian leaders urge 'moral revolution' in US politics through 'revival tour'

  Church leaders are uniting for a fifteen-state "moral revolution" in America, to champion the Christian values of love, justice and mercy in the country's politics.

• US Capitol shooting: Gunman called himself a 'prophet of God'

  The Tennesseen man shot by police on Monday after allegedly waving a pellet gun at the US Capitol referred to himself as a "prophet of God".

• Ancient Roman pottery discovery reveals rare insight into Christian history of London

  A fourth century piece of pottery discovered in West London has given new insight into the origins of Christianity in the capital.

• More than 300 children abducted by Boko Haram last year are still being held

  It is unclear whether the Nigerian government has made any serious efforts to liberate 400 women and children abducted by Boko Haram from a school in Borno State a year ago, according to Human Rights Watch.

• Gunmen kidnap three Nigerian pastors during church camp

  Three church leaders have been kidnapped at gunpoint during a church prayer camp in northern Nigeria.

• Religious community in Indonesia facing violent persecution, HRW warns

  The Gafatar religious community is facing systematic persecution in Indonesia in the name of "religious harmony", Human Rights Watch said today.

• Mother Angelica, world's 'most influential Catholic woman', dies

  The Catholic nun who launched television network dedicated to spreading the Vatican's message died on Easter Sunday.

• Hope for Palmyra after ISIS occupation: Large parts of ancient city survived

  As the first pictures of the ancient city of Palmyra appear afters its liberation from ISIS occupation, more of the ancient citadel seems to have survived than previously thought.

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  Jesus has risen! 10 Bible verses on the power of the resurrection

  At Easter, we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead; a central part of the Christian faith. Without it, the apostle Paul said belief in Jesus would be futile. In his resurrection, Christ defeated death; he removed our sins from us, enabling us to be born again into a living hope.

• Prostitute or faithful servant? Who was Mary Magdalene?

  Mary Magdalene. She was the prostitute who washed Jesus' feet, right? Wrong. The biblical account of Mary Magdalene reveals a woman of perseverance from whom we have much to learn.

• Iraqi Priest: Christians, Yazidis and Muslims must unite against ISIS

  The head of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq has called for Christians, Muslims and Yazidis to unite against the Islamic State.

• Maundy Thursday: Queen gives out commemorative coins in ancient Christian tradition

  The Queen moved the audience to tears as she handed out commemorative Maundy coins at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, in a tradition dating back to the 13th century.