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Archbishop of Canterbury: 'Have we lost our national nerve?'
A 'disconnection' in society between values and practices is undermining the future of our society, the Archbishop of Canterbury warned in the second of his Holy Week lectures at Canterbury Cathedral last night.
Politicians who do God: How do Trump, May, Merkel and Blair square their public lives and private faith?
However much we may want them to, surely no political party or agenda anywhere in the world can claim a monopoly on the Christian faith.
Foot washing and philanthropy: Why is today called 'Maundy Thursday'?
Today is Maundy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week in the Christian Easter tradition. It recalls the occasion of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples and sharing the Last Supper before his crucifixion on Good Friday. Why is it called Maundy Thursday?
Maundy Thursday: The Christian Today contemporary Spotify playlist
Here is the first of four Passion playlists from Christian Today. It features Christian and secular artists, from the legendary Leonard Cohen and Bruce Cockburn to the less well-known such as Page CXVI.
Broadchurch actor in innovative Easter audio drama
Easter must be a good candidate for the story most often told. Every week, if not every day, in churches across the world the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day are recalled.
Who is the Holy Spirit Jesus promised his disciples?
How well do you know the Holy Spirit? He is probably the least understood member of the Trinity, and the subject of many debates.
British Army chaplain appointed as principal of Spurgeon's College
A former British Army chaplain has been appointed as the new principal of one of the UK's leading Baptist seminaries, Spurgeon's College.
Serial child abuser priest Gerald Ridsdale pleads guilty to 20 more charges against 11 children
The Australian paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale, already convicted of abusing 53 children, has pleaded guilty to 20 further charges againt another 11 children.
Egyptian Coptic priest delivers inspiring Christian message to bombers: 'Thank you, we are praying for you'
A Coptic priest in Egypt delivered a highly inspirational message preaching Christian love and forgiveness in the wake of the Palm Sunday bombings in Alexandria and Tanta that killed at least 47 and injured dozens more.
4 things we can learn from Jesus walking on water
No matter how familiar, there are powerful faith lessons behind this well-known miracle of Jesus.
4 faith-building movies to watch with the family this Easter
If you're thinking about settling down in front of a good movie this Easter weekend, these will help refresh your faith.
Carrie Fisher's brother says family is leaning on Christian faith after death of Star Wars icon and mother Debbie Reynolds
Todd Fisher, a born-again Christian, says faith is getting the family through the "huge loss" of the two Hollywood stars last December.
Why is Good Friday called Good Friday?
What makes Good Friday special is what the day stands for.
Christian actor Kevin Sorbo on whether Jesus would be 'regretting' a vote for Donald Trump
TMZ grilled the "Hercules" and "God's Not Dead" star on whether Jesus would be 'regretting' a vote for Donald Trump and support his travel ban
Franklin Graham denies using Saeed Abedini for personal gain
Saeed Abedini, who spent three years in an Iranian prison for his faith, accused Graham of abandoning him after the huge media interest died down.
Discovery of 3,000-year-old manure reveals clues about the Bible's King Solomon and the Holy Temple in Jerusalem
The discovery of 3,000-year-old manure in Israel's Timna Valley could provide clues about the biblical King Solomon and his 10 century B.C. quest to build the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, archaeologists have said.