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Police raid Indian church, question US visitors after Hindu group alleges conversion activity

Christians in India were left 'shocked' after police in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh were called to a church by members of a Hindu youth group who demanded that the officers investigate a group of Americans they believed were engaged in forced religious conversions.

Walking in the footsteps of Jesus on Palm Sunday: My joyous pilgrimage into the Old City of Jerusalem

Palm Sunday is one of the most joyous days in the city of Jerusalem â and this year, unusually both the Western and Eastern Churches are celebrating Easter at the same time.

ISIS' Palm Sunday bombings of Egypt churches kill 44, state of emergency declared

At least 44 people were killed and over 100 injured in Palm Sunday bombings on two Coptic churches in Egypt. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and Egypt's president has declared a national state of emergency.

WATCH: Archbishop of Canterbury speaks to Christian Today about life, prayer and the hope of the resurrection

Today the Archbishop of Canterbury joined Christian Today in an exclusive interview shared on Facebook Live. He shared about the struggles and joys of prayer, the meaning of the resurrection and about how Christians can share their faith with their friends.

ISIS claims responsibility for Egypt church bombings killing 36, injuring 100; Church leaders condemn attacks

At least 36 people have been killed and over 100 injured in two bombings at Coptic churches in Egypt, during the Palm Sunday services. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and Church leaders have publicly mourned the loss of life.

Online pastor persuades Muslim drug addict in Iran to read the Bible, leading him and his mother to Jesus

The pastor of an online church in Iran was able to lead a young Muslim drug addict and his mother to Jesus, and it all started with a phone call.

North Korea calls US strikes on Syria 'unforgivable act of aggression'

North Korea said on Saturday US missile strikes against a Syrian airfield on Friday were 'an unforgivable act of aggression' that showed its decision to develop nuclear weapons was 'the right choice a million times over'.

Mike Pence pledges US support for Iraq's war on ISIS

US Vice President Mike Pence on Saturday assured Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of continued US support to defeat Islamic State, the Iraqi government said in a statement.

Pope Francis to mark Holy Thursday by washing inmates' feet at maximum security prison

This coming Holy Week, Pope Francis will mark the tradition of Holy Thursday by washing the feet of prison inmates.

Swedish police arrest suspect after truck attack that killed four

Swedish police have arrested a man they suspect drove a beer delivery truck which rammed into a crowd in central Stockholm on Friday, killing four people and wounding 15 in what they described as a terror crime.

Archbishop of Canterbury on Facebook Live with Christian Today - Palm Sunday

Do you find it hard to share your faith? How should we pray for other people - how do we actually evangelise? These are some of the questions facing Christians today that we'll be talking to the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby about live on Facebook this Sunday.