Joseph Hartropp
'Donald Trump Loves God' Says Pastor Close To President
A pastor close to Donald Trump has described the faith of the new President, insisting that "Donald Trump loves God."

Pakistan TV Host Banned For 'Hate Speech' Accusations Of Blasphemy
A well known talk-show host in Pakistan has been banned due to inflammatory rhetoric in which he accused liberal activists of blasphemy, potentially putting their lives at risk.

Heretic Or Hero? 4 Reasons Pelagius Still Matters Today
On this day in the year 417 AD, a monk called Pelagius was declared a heretic and excommunicated from the Church by the Pope. Here's why he still matters today.

The 5 Least Favourite Books Of The Bible
Are there some books of the Bible that you wish weren't there? A new survey has ranked people's five least favourite books of the Bible.

Morgan Freeman Describes Gift Of Tongues As 'The Language Of Heaven'
Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman has spoken about the power of the gift of tongues on Christian believers, describing it as "the language of heaven".

The Top 5 Favourite Books In The Bible
A recent Bible Society survey sheds some light on what people's favourite books of the Bible are. The answers might surprise you.

Evangelical Christians Hit Out At Trump's Refugee Ban
Evangelicals have spoken up in outrage at Donald Trump's executive order to ban Middle-East refugees seeking asylum in the US.
Aleppo Church Funds Young Couples, Toddlers To Raise 'New Generation' Of Hope
The archbishop of Aleppo has described a renewed sense of hope in the war torn city, and says that with the Church's help, flourishing and restoration can come.

This Russian Priest Is Taking The Cross To The Depths Of The Pacific Ocean
A Russian Orthodox priest plans to become the first to dive to the depths of the Pacific Ocean, and plant an Orthodox cross and Russian flag there.

Is Pope Francis Having A Donald Trump Moment About The Mainstream Media?
Donald Trump has had enough of what he calls 'fake news'. Now, Pope Francis says that he thinks the media needs to stop focusing on 'bad news'. Are the two world leaders closer together than one might think? And what should the news be reporting?

Real Madrid Logo Loses Christian Cross In Middle East Clothing Deal
The Christian cross has been removed from the club crest of Spanish football team Real Madrid on its clothing sold in areas in the Middle East.

145,000 Indian Children Without Support As Compassion's Funds Cut Off By Government
The child sponsorship charity Compassion has announced that government restrictions mean the charity will soon be closing operations in India, unable to serve the 145,000 children it currently supports.

Cathedral Removes Clip Of Islamic Call To Prayer From Facebook After Criticism
Gloucester Cathedral has removed a clip of a Muslim call to prayer being recited within its walls from its Facebook page following heavy criticism.

Monster Or Messiah: How Should The Church Respond To Donald Trump?
Trump has sharply divided the Christian community, with some delighting in his victory while others despair.

Truth And Justice Meet: Why We Should Celebrate The Freedom Of Chelsea Manning
This week President Obama commuted the controversial sentence of Chelsea Manning, the former army intelligence analyst-turned- whistle-blower convicted of leaking government secrets. The issue is a complex one, but it contains much that Christians can celebrate, not condemn.

Catholic Priests Call Church To 'Modernise', Urge End To Compulsory Celibacy
Eleven priests in Germany have published an open letter calling for an end to the compulsory vow of celibacy in the Catholic priesthood.