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The Shape of Water... into wine: Christian Today's alternative Oscars 2018
As the glitz and glamour of Sunday night's Oscar ceremony fades, and all the glittery confetti is swept up in that theatre, do not worry that your appetite for endless awards ceremonies will go unsatisfied today.
Police consider investigation into former archbishop as CofE braced for more revelations of abuse cover-up
The Church of England is bracing itself for more revelations of how senior figures covered up child sex abuse with police considering whether to press charges against the former archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey.
How will tonight's Oscars ceremony handle #MeToo?
Last year's Oscar best picture blunder is giving the Academy Awards host nightmares â or so goes one of the comedian's video promotions for Sunday's ceremony.
Italy heads to the polls today with political stalemate likely
Italians went to the polls on Sunday in a vote that could bring political gridlock after an election campaign marked by anger over the listless economy, high unemployment and immigration.
Fresh trade war fears as Trump threatens to tax European auto imports
US president Donald Trump kept up pressure on trading partners on Saturday, threatening European automakers with a tax on imports if the European Union retaliates against his plan to slap tariffs on aluminum and steel.
Teach primary school children about money, says archbishop's charity
Primary school pupils should be taught how to manage money, according to a charity founded by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
US gun control group pledges $2.5 million for marches to end school shootings
Campaigners are calling for the Republican-controlled US Congress to overhaul gun laws to make schools safer in a country where school shootings happen multiple times a year.
Businesses try to coax Trump from trade war as aides quarrel
President Donald Trump, after shocking markets with the risk of a global trade war, came under intense pressure on Friday from US business interests and foreign trading partners to moderate his threat to slap tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
Theresa May sets out ambitions for EU free trade deal
Prime Minister Theresa May urged the European Union on Friday to show more flexibility in talks on a future relationship after Brexit.
Teacher tried to create 'army of children' for London terror attacks
A British supporter of Islamic State was found guilty on Friday of trying to recruit children he was teaching into an'army' of jihadists to help carry out a wave of attacks across London.
Tears, laughter and deep gratitude to God as Billy Graham is laid to rest
The funeral service of Rev Billy Graham began with a dignified procession in which his coffin, a pine plywood casket made by inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, was brought into the tent in the grounds of his library in Charlotte.
Historic Gandhi letter praising Jesus Christ goes on sale in US
A historic letter written by Mahatma Gandhi praising the person of Jesus Christ has gone on sale in the US.
Vatican releases slap down document rebuking modern-day heresies
The Vatican has issued a major document slapping down what it sees as modern day heresies.
What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and should evangelicals believe it?
Biblical inerrancy is the view that the Bible is without error in anything it affirms.
Ancient mosaic describing Jesus Christ as 'God' to be unveiled in Israel
A rare and ancient mosaic that ascribes divinity to Jesus Christ is set to go on display for the first time.
Nearly a million American evangelicals are Jewish by descent
Nearly a million American evangelicals have Jewish blood relatives, a new survey has revealed, suggesting the strong ties between the two religious groups are more than just theological.