Church

Jerusalem Church leaders proclaim hope of the Resurrection: 'Death does not have the final word'

Leading Patriarchs and Christian leaders in Jerusalem have signed a joint ecumenical message proclaiming the hope of Easter over the trials of sufferings and death.

Can we avoid Holy Week hypocrisy?

Last week I found myself doing exactly the sort of thing I decry in others, and which seems to me to go against the gospel Jesus taught â and which I claim to preach â in so many ways.

1 million Christian pilgrims prepare to descend on Rome to mark the Passion and Resurrection of Christ

As Christians descend in their thousands on Rome for the ceremonies of Holy Week and Easter, Pope Francis is preparing to visit a jail located 30 miles away to take part in the Maundy Thursday foot-washing ritual.

Cathedrals in England to be given management overhaul after growing cash crisis problems

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are to examine how England's 42 Anglican cathedrals are run after a 'cash flow crisis' at the historic Peterborough cathedral.

'Revolutionary' new book seeks healing for the Catholic Church and LGBT community

A provocative new book about the Catholic Church and the LGBT community has won high praise from leading figures in the Catholic tradition.

WATCH: Archbishop of Canterbury speaks to Christian Today about life, prayer and the hope of the resurrection

Today the Archbishop of Canterbury joined Christian Today in an exclusive interview shared on Facebook Live. He shared about the struggles and joys of prayer, the meaning of the resurrection and about how Christians can share their faith with their friends.

ISIS claims responsibility for Egypt church bombings killing 36, injuring 100; Church leaders condemn attacks

At least 36 people have been killed and over 100 injured in two bombings at Coptic churches in Egypt, during the Palm Sunday services. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and Church leaders have publicly mourned the loss of life.

Explosion at Egypt Coptic church kills at least 21, injures 50

At least 21 people were killed and 50 injured on Sunday when an explosion rocked a Coptic church in Egypt's Nile Delta, state television reported, the latest assault on a religious minority that has increasingly been targeted by Islamist militants.

Pope Francis to mark Holy Thursday by washing inmates' feet at maximum security prison

This coming Holy Week, Pope Francis will mark the tradition of Holy Thursday by washing the feet of prison inmates.

Holy Week reflections: What is it?

Next week, Christians all over the world will observe the Holy Week. What is this Christian tradition?

Archbishop of Canterbury on Facebook Live with Christian Today - Palm Sunday

Do you find it hard to share your faith? How should we pray for other people - how do we actually evangelise? These are some of the questions facing Christians today that we'll be talking to the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby about live on Facebook this Sunday.

Pentecost Sunday 2017: What is the significance of the Pentecost?

Pentecost Sunday falls on June 4, where Christians will celebrate the day that Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and when the Holy Spirit blessed all his apostles. The origin of the word "Pentecost" actually relates to the time of this event, rather than the event itself.