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Defender of the faith: 11 quotes from Christian wordsmith GK Chesterton
The inimitable novelist, journalist, theologian and social critic GK Chesterton died on this day in 1936. The English Catholic is remembered and beloved as an apologist and storyteller who explained and enlivened the drama of Christian faith for millions.
'Overwhelmed' by criminal cartels, Mexico is still the most dangerous nation to be a priest
A new report confirms that for the eighth year in a row, Mexico is the most dangerous country to be a Catholic priest.
Church prays for US student Otto Warmbier, 'brutalised' by North Korea and flown home comatose
Otto Warmbier, an American university student held prisoner in North Korea for 17 months and said by his family to be in a coma, was medically evacuated to the US on Tuesday as his local church continues to pray for him.
Christian pastor isolated, tortured in Vietnam after reporting prison abuses to US diplomats
A Christian pastor who has been imprisoned in Vietnam since 2011 for the 'crime' of evangelisation has suffered torture and solitary confinement since reporting how he is being treated behind bars to US officials.
Toying with the Trinity: Can fidget spinners point us to God?
The Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity is a paradox that has puzzled believers for millennia. Many point to majestic, ineffable mystery, but has the divine enigma of the Trinity been solved by a children's toy?
When the monk wedded a nun: The radical marriage of Martin Luther
On this day in 1525, the fiery reformer Martin Luther married a woman named Katharina von Bora. The union was radical for its day â Luther was breaking the rules on priestly celibacy â but endured as an inspiration to many who followed.
The Tories and the DUP: Why it's complete waste of time for Theresa May to chase the religious right in the UK
For British Evangelicals, religious identity does not inform their political attitudes, partisan affiliation, or voting behavior. The religious and the political exist in separate spheres.
As Christians, do we have the courage to go out and preach transformation as Jesus did?
Jesus came heralding a revolution, the release of grace and mercy, and a profound shift in the values that people hold dear. Jesus came preaching transformation.
Controversial article likens child sex abuse in the Church to 'terrorism' and 'Catholic extremism'
A leading Australian writer and former politician has likened child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church to 'terrorism' and extremism, arguing that it is responsible for many deaths, mainly by suicide.
Holy See condemns detention of migrant children as a 'grave error'
The Vatican has called on the international community to protect the rights of unaccompanied migrant children and condemned their detention as a 'grave error'.
As persecution continues, the families of Egypt's martyred Christians endure as a 'living Bible'
Two years have passed since 21 Egyptian Christians were beheaded by ISIS on a beach in Libya. As persecution in Egypt continues, the families of those martyred in 2015 have continued in faith and hope.
John Hagee Ministries cancels two London conferences following UK terror attacks
Two London conferences led by the pro-Israel evangelical megachurch pastor John Hagee and due later this month have been cancelled following the recent terrorist attacks in the UK.
GAFCON'S 'missionary bishop' explained: Will it actually make a difference?
Although Welby is clearly nervous by the overt challenge to his own authority and that of the official Anglican structures, there are genuine questions as to what difference it will actually make.
Do the scandals matter? In US politics, most voters just see what they want to
The media often take a dominant role when it comes to political elections â but does it actually make a difference? A new study by Barna suggests a US voter's political bias is more influential than the news they actually read about.
Why it's cool to be a Christian
There is a common misconception made by many people that the second you give your life to Christ you cant be a cool Christian and must follow thousands of rules. But as believers, we know that is just simply not the case.
Slow photography: How your camera phone can bring you closer to God
Some of us take it really seriously and indulge in high-end and expensive equipment, but for most of us photography is just an extension of a glance â we look, we photograph and that's all there is to it.