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Egyptian Coptic bishop on the profound power of martyrdom: 'When you are not afraid, you are able to love'
An Egyptian Coptic bishop has spoken about the profound power of martyrdom in the 21st century, as the Coptic community continues to mourn Egypt's Palm Sunday church bombings that killed at least 45 and injured over 100.
'Good Friday just got better'. Christians condemn shocking Tesco cheap beer advert
The supermarket giant Tesco has offended Christians across Britain with a newspaper ad that completely fails to understand Good Friday.
Security stepped up at churches in Egypt as Easter approaches
Security has been stepped up at churches and cathedrals in Egypt as the country's interior ministry released the name and photographs of the Alexandria suicide bomber who struck on Palm Sunday.
'A new command I give you': How foot-washing can save the world
In Christian tradition, today recalls the story of Jesus stooping to wash the feet of his disciples. To wash another's dirty feet was a radical act of service then, and the Church has imitated it to this day. Through it, we embody Christ's humility, forgetting ourselves and showing the world what true love does.
'The Bachelor's' Nick Viall, Vanessa Grimaldi wedding to be on TV?
Reality TV stars Nick Viall and Vanessa Grimaldi are getting hitched soon. Viall, in a recent interview, admitted that he and his wife-to-be are not really hoping for the ceremony to air on TV.
Maddie Ziegler left 'Dance Moms' one year ago; what has changed?
Abby Lee Miller's former star pupil Maddie Ziegler quit her dance studio, as well as her reality TV show "Dance Moms," a year ago to pursue her passions and seek better opportunities. How is Ziegler doing now?
Watch April the giraffe giving birth to baby on live stream
The much-awaited fourth calf of April the giraffe has yet to arrive, making a few curious followers doubt the pregnancy. Animal Adventure Park assures its followers that the giraffe's pregnancy is real. And despite the delay, April is healthy.
Foot washing and philanthropy: Why is today called 'Maundy Thursday'?
Today is Maundy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week in the Christian Easter tradition. It recalls the occasion of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples and sharing the Last Supper before his crucifixion on Good Friday. Why is it called Maundy Thursday?
Broadchurch actor in innovative Easter audio drama
Easter must be a good candidate for the story most often told. Every week, if not every day, in churches across the world the events of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Day are recalled.
Who is the Holy Spirit Jesus promised his disciples?
How well do you know the Holy Spirit? He is probably the least understood member of the Trinity, and the subject of many debates.
Serial child abuser priest Gerald Ridsdale pleads guilty to 20 more charges against 11 children
The Australian paedophile priest Gerald Ridsdale, already convicted of abusing 53 children, has pleaded guilty to 20 further charges againt another 11 children.
Carrie Fisher's brother says family is leaning on Christian faith after death of Star Wars icon and mother Debbie Reynolds
Todd Fisher, a born-again Christian, says faith is getting the family through the "huge loss" of the two Hollywood stars last December.
Christian actor Kevin Sorbo on whether Jesus would be 'regretting' a vote for Donald Trump
TMZ grilled the "Hercules" and "God's Not Dead" star on whether Jesus would be 'regretting' a vote for Donald Trump and support his travel ban
Franklin Graham denies using Saeed Abedini for personal gain
Saeed Abedini, who spent three years in an Iranian prison for his faith, accused Graham of abandoning him after the huge media interest died down.
Discovery of 3,000-year-old manure reveals clues about the Bible's King Solomon and the Holy Temple in Jerusalem
The discovery of 3,000-year-old manure in Israel's Timna Valley could provide clues about the biblical King Solomon and his 10 century B.C. quest to build the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, archaeologists have said.
We know about the Religious Right but what about the Religious Left?
Here's the twist that most claims about Religious Left revival ignore or don't fully appreciate.