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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.

Christian Today's Oscar Predictions 2018

Whatever happens at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles this Sunday night, it can't be as bad as last year.

Hope, hell and 'The Good Place': the deep spirituality in this afterlife comedy

Are people really interested in the afterlife? A recent hit TV show suggests so. NBC's 'The Good Place' is a profound and provocative comedy all about heaven, hell and what it means to be a good person. It makes a fascinating watch â and asks difficult questions.

Moody Bible Institute demands staff sign Chicago Statement on biblical inerrancy

Moody Bible Institute, one of the bastions of American evangelicalism, has clamped down on a perceived theological drift among its staff, demanding they sign an ultra-conservative statement of faith on biblical inerrancy.

Royal Wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invite 2,640 members of the public

More than 1,000 members of the public have been invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding at Windsor Castle in May.

As Britain freezes, Christians are helping the homeless survive. But is charity enough?

Severe snow and sub-zero temperatures have wreaked havoc across the UK, but present a dire threat to those living without shelter. With weather predicted to worsen, churches and homelessness groups across the country are opening their doors to help those in need, and have condemned the 'injustice' of the rough sleeping crisis.

How to watch Billy Graham's funeral live

Billy Graham's funeral takes place on Friday, March 2, after the great evangelist died aged 99 last week.

Warring Pittsburgh Anglicans come to terms in battle over church property

The US-based Episcopal Church's diocese of Pittsburgh and the breakaway Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh have announced a 'comprehensive agreement' over the future of 9 parishes which seceded from the diocese in October 2008, the Anglican Communion News Service (ACNS) reported.