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Jailed Christian pastor in China is 'rapidly deteriorating'

A jailed Christian pastor in China is in increasingly critical condition and reports negligent treatment by his captors.

Lord Carey: Donald Trump is a 'Good Samaritan' president who speaks for the 'left behind'

Mugabe, Assad and even many former US presidents are or were in fact worse than Trump, said Carey at the Oxford Literary Festival. Trump, on the other hand, has struck a chord with the many Americans who feel they have been 'left behind'.

Donald Trump Mexico wall latest news: Mexicans who help in building border wall are 'traitors,' says Archdiocese of Mexico

An editorial published in "Desde la Fe," the weekly publication of the Archdiocese of Mexico, echoed the sentiment of the Roman Catholic Church about the border wall proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

When is Easter 2017? Dates and the meaning of Easter

Easter Sunday, the feast of Jesus Christ's resurrection, one of Christianity's most important holidays, is celebrated on the first Sunday that follows the paschal full moon. This year, it will be celebrated on April 16.

Generous leadership: What Moses has to teach pastors today

In Numbers 11: 23-30 there's a fascinating story that speaks into the heart of debates about Christian leadership today.

Pastor prays for Lazarus-style miracle that dead wife will be resurrected by God

A Christian pastor in Kenya who camped at a mortuary for four days in the belief that his wife would rise from the dead like Lazarus has been left disappointed after the miracle failed to occur.

Second complaint over 'abusive and derogatory' comments against gay cleric as pressure builds on Church in Wales

A second complaint has been lodged as pressure builds over alleged homophobia by the Church in Wales after a senior gay cleric was blocked from being appointed a bishop.

You can transform the world through love: here's how

The teaching of Jesus about love makes a transformative difference, both to individuals and society.

Princeton and Tim Keller: Why complementarians need to realise graciousness cuts both ways

The conservative backlash against Princeton Theological Seminary's recent decision to rescind the Kuyper Prize awarded to Tim Keller has proved to be a fascinating insight into what happens when the views of the status quo are challenged – no matter how graciously.

Palm Sunday: When is it and what is its origin?

Christians will celebrate Palm Sunday. What is its meaning and origin?

Tribes, tensions and gay marriage: What's the future for the Church of England?

It's no secret that the Church of England has been in turmoil of late. Internal tensions over passionately held positions on human sexuality and church leadership have dominated ecclesial news. Can 'good disagreement' in the broad church prevail, or will persisting division provoke a painful divorce?

'People all over the world are praying for you': Billy Graham chaplains help those affected by London terror

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team was deployed to help those affected by the attack and the outpouring of grief and anger.

'Love divine, all loves excelling': 7 inspiring hymns by Charles Wesley

The legendary poet, pastor and co-founder of Methodism, Charles Wesley, died on this day in 1788. He is arguably the greatest hymn-writer in Christian history – here are seven of his greatest hymns.

After months of silence, bells at York Minster will ring out the joy of the Resurrection this Easter

After months of silence, the bells of York Minster will sound out the joy of Christ's resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Coptic Pope says Egyptian Christians' problems are 'minor', warns against 'harmful' exaggeration

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II has sought to reassure Egyptians fearing the situation in northern Egypt, where 143 families have fled their homes to escape the threat of ISIS.