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

Swedish police arrest suspect after truck attack that killed four
Swedish police arrest suspect after truck attack that killed four

Swedish police have arrested a man they suspect drove a beer delivery truck which rammed into a crowd in central Stockholm on Friday, killing four people and wounding 15 in what they described as a terror crime.

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

Church leaders urge prayer for victims and relatives of new terror attack in Sweden

At least three people were murdered in Sweden today in yet another terror attack in which a vehicle was used to mow down pedestrians.

Walk - and pray - in the footsteps of Archbishop Cranmer and Cardinal Pole in the private gardens at Lambeth Palace
Walk - and pray - in the footsteps of Archbishop Cranmer and Cardinal Pole in the private gardens at Lambeth Palace

A rare chance to explore the 12th-century private garden which has graced the home of Archbishops of Canterbury since the middle ages is now on offer to Londoners and visitors to the capital.

The true faith of America\'s Founding Father Thomas Jefferson
The true faith of America's Founding Father Thomas Jefferson

The notion that Thomas Jefferson was a life-long skeptic is a myth.

Ex-atheist Lee Strobel explains why the four Gospels are historically reliable and the big flaw in Darwinism
Ex-atheist Lee Strobel explains why the four Gospels are historically reliable and the big flaw in Darwinism

When you look at the documents that make up the New Testament of the Bible, they meet the tests of reliability that historians use.

Ex-radical Muslim explains the 8 different types of jihad
Ex-radical Muslim explains the 8 different types of jihad

Although most people think of war and Islamic-related terrorism when they think of the term "jihad," there are actually eight different types of jihad.

A Christian Aid view: It is time for world leaders to act to save the people of Syria

The depravity unleashed by the Syrian war throws into sharp relief the deep malaise that has gripped the international community. As world leaders line up to apportion blame, the reality is that Syria represents a collective political failure.

52 and going strong, TobyMac explains why he's not ready to retire from music
52 and going strong, TobyMac explains why he's not ready to retire from music

After 30 years in music, will the Christian music star ever slow down? He gives his answer.

Christy Wimber: I am worried because the charismatic church has no theology of suffering
Christy Wimber: I am worried because the charismatic church has no theology of suffering

Speaking to Christian Today at Spring Harvest she is quite open about her concerns about the direction of the Church.

World\'s Catholic population grows to 1.3 billion: Church surges in Africa amid priest shortage in Europe
World's Catholic population grows to 1.3 billion: Church surges in Africa amid priest shortage in Europe

The world's Catholic population has grown to 1.285 billion, having surged by seven per cent in five years.

Delving deep into the darkness – how Holy Week helps us appreciate Easter...
Delving deep into the darkness – how Holy Week helps us appreciate Easter...

The ancient practice of marking Holy Week - the seven days running up to Easter – enables us to engage all our senses.

Most Americans concerned about violence against Jews and Muslims
Most Americans concerned about violence against Jews and Muslims

A majority Americans are concerned about violence against Jews for the first time, according to a new poll.

British DJ sentenced to jail in Tunisia for playing Islamic call to prayer in dance track
British DJ sentenced to jail in Tunisia for playing Islamic call to prayer in dance track

A court in Tunisia has sentenced a British DJ to a year in prison after he featured a Muslim call to prayer in a dance remix.

New Bishop of Sheffield announced after \'highly individualised attacks\' forced Philip North to stand down
New Bishop of Sheffield announced after 'highly individualised attacks' forced Philip North to stand down

The new Bishop of Sheffield has been announced as Pete Wilcox, current Dean of Liverpool Cathedral, after Philip North withdrew under intense pressure from opponents.