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Lahore: 'There are no words' says Archbishop as Christians and Muslims gather to pray

Christian and Muslim leaders have gathered in Lahore to pray for peace after 73 people were killed in a terror attack aimed at Christians.

'Massive improvement' needed in palliative care, report shows

Most hospitals fail in their care of elderly people a review has found.

Memphis church security quickly stops man carrying guns during Easter Sunday service with 4,500 in attendance

Memphis church security thwarts gunman carrying weapons who says people are a 'threat to him'

Kolkata flyover collapse is 'act of God' say builders

More than 100 people are feared trapped under the rubble, many with serious injuries.

Evangelism in an age of terror, homophobia and indifference... An interview with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby

How can we be effective evangelists when for many, faith and the church hold little attraction? Justin Welby has a few ideas...

Religious groups see victory as U.S. Supreme Court seeks compromise on Obamacare contraceptive mandate

The U.S. Supreme Court is seeking to find ways that would allow religious non-profit organizations to avoid giving notice that they're against providing contraceptive insurance coverage while ensuring that their employees get covered.

How do I decide whether to leave my church?

For most Christians, it's a huge issue. Where should I go to church?

AW Tozer: 10 quotes from a 20th century prophet

Tozer was a masterly preacher, with a gift for pithy phrases and rapier-sharp insights into the Bible and the culture of his time.

Christians prevented from leaving caliphate capital, forced to study jihad

Christians in Raqqa in Syria are being prevented from leaving and are being forced to study Islamist teachings such as jihad, according to activists in the city.

Ancient churches 'nationalised' in Turkey

Some of the most important Armenian and other churches in the Middle East have been appropriated by the government of Turkey, according to reports emerging from the region.

France's secularism is just religious persecution in disguise

Once again we can thank France for highlighting how ludicrous secularism is.

5 ways that we can embody Christ's qualities in our lives

As we celebrate Jesus' resurrection, our minds turn to his risen body. During the homily on Easter Sunday, my priest spoke about how in our modern society, Christ has no physical body and no earthly voice - besides the ones we're prepared to give him to use.