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Despite civil war, interfaith relations in the Central African Republic are 'fairly good'

The Pope, going against advice, helped inter-faith unity in the CAR

World leaders remember Pope Francis

Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88 on Monday, world leaders paid their respects to the pontiff as they reflected on his legacy, with President Donald Trump ordering that flags at federal properties be flown at half-staff as a sign of respect.

Americans are swapping organized religion for personal truth - study

While respected Christian researchers like George Barna have been sounding the alarm on the dangers of syncretism to a biblical worldview in recent years, a new study published Monday suggests more Americans are leaving organized religion in search of personalized faith perspectives that embrace syncretism — a fusion of different religions.

Israel restricts Palestinian Christians from Easter worship in Jerusalem

Palestinian Christians wishing to worship at the traditional sites of the Easter story were inhibited from doing so.

Jerusalem church leaders call for peace

The long search for peace in the Middle East continues.

'A pope for the poor': UK leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis

The UK's leaders have been paying their tributes to Pope Francis after his death on Easter Monday aged 88.

Church of England's interim leader pays tribute to Pope Francis after death at 88

The interim head of the Church of England, the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has paid tribute to Pope Francis as a "holy man of God" after his death on Easter Monday at the age of 88.

Pope Francis dies aged 88: Vatican mourns a 'life dedicated to service'

Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has confirmed.

Why Easter Monday matters

While it may not get as much attention as Good Friday or Easter Sunday, Easter Monday is recognised as a public holiday in countries like Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Canada. And more importantly for Christians, it offers a beautiful opportunity for reflection.

Church leaders call for peace at Easter

Church leaders have used their Easter messages to appeal for peace in the world.

How a chance encounter led to an Easter song

At Easter one of the lesser-known songs is “Wounded for Me”. It has an interesting backstory …

Fear and silence grip Colombian hamlet after eight Christians vanish

A Colombian hamlet is gripped by fear following the forced disappearance of eight residents - seven of them Protestant church leaders and members - after responding to orders issued by a guerrilla group earlier this month.

A decade of bloodshed: NGO report reveals more than 20,000 Christians slain in south-east Nigeria

More than 20,000 Christians have reportedly been brutally killed over the past decade across south-east Nigeria, according to a disturbing report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a Catholic-inspired human rights organisation.