Joseph Hartropp
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Healing the wounds of a world in crisis: Christians meet for Movement Day in London in October
This October will see a 'new style' of Christian conference in Westminster, uniting a diverse collaboration of leaders from across society to seek the cultural, social and spiritual renewal of the UK.
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Pope urges German chancellor Merkel to continue the fight on climate change
German chancellor Angela Merkel has said she was encouraged by Pope Francis when the two met to discuss climate change, international cooperation and 'tearing down walls'.
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When words fail us: 5 ancient prayers that could change your spiritual life
In a busy, stressed and cynical world, prayer can be heard. Do we even have the words? A classical church tradition â praying the prayers of others â may be able to help.
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Can Christians do politics? Six leaders who are inspired by their faith
Tim Farron's resignation might make one think Christian faith and politics can't mix any more. Is that so? Here are six political leaders who have been vocal about their faith.
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Two Chinese Christian missionaries abducted and killed by ISIS in Pakistan
Two Chinese Christian missionaries operating in Pakistan have been abducted and killed by ISIS. The pair were preachers who had pretended to be business people in order to enter the country.
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Security or serenity? How London's churches are battling terrorism's culture of fear
After March's terrorist attacks in Westminster, London, how should the city's churches respond? Christian Today spoke with churches across Westminster about the crucial balance of security, serenity, and not giving in to a culture of fear.
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Defender of the faith: 11 quotes from Christian wordsmith GK Chesterton
The inimitable novelist, journalist, theologian and social critic GK Chesterton died on this day in 1936. The English Catholic is remembered and beloved as an apologist and storyteller who explained and enlivened the drama of Christian faith for millions.
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'Overwhelmed' by criminal cartels, Mexico is still the most dangerous nation to be a priest
A new report confirms that for the eighth year in a row, Mexico is the most dangerous country to be a Catholic priest.
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Toying with the Trinity: Can fidget spinners point us to God?
The Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity is a paradox that has puzzled believers for millennia. Many point to majestic, ineffable mystery, but has the divine enigma of the Trinity been solved by a children's toy?
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When the monk wedded a nun: The radical marriage of Martin Luther
On this day in 1525, the fiery reformer Martin Luther married a woman named Katharina von Bora. The union was radical for its day â Luther was breaking the rules on priestly celibacy â but endured as an inspiration to many who followed.
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As persecution continues, the families of Egypt's martyred Christians endure as a 'living Bible'
Two years have passed since 21 Egyptian Christians were beheaded by ISIS on a beach in Libya. As persecution in Egypt continues, the families of those martyred in 2015 have continued in faith and hope.
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Do the scandals matter? In US politics, most voters just see what they want to
The media often take a dominant role when it comes to political elections â but does it actually make a difference? A new study by Barna suggests a US voter's political bias is more influential than the news they actually read about.