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iPhones and Easter Sunday: The day that really changed the world
If Jesus really did die, stay dead for three days and then not just resuscitate in the tomb but rise victorious from the dead, this really does reshape the essence of human existence.
Matthew's Easter: A gospel for doubters?
Each of the Gospels tells the story of the Resurrection in a slightly different way. They shape it from a point of view. There's a case for saying Matthew's point of view, in chapter 28, is doubt, uncertainty and incompleteness.
Why we can believe the Resurrection
Christians believe that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning. We have many reasons for this conviction, and the present article can only mention some.
Family grieves for Hannah Bladon, Christian student murdered in knife attack in Israel
Hannah Bladon, the British student stabbed to death in Jerusalem, was passionate, driven and an active member of her local church, her family have said.
Pope Francis prays the Church's 'shame' at scandal of child sex abuse
Pope Francis spoke of the Church's 'shame' at the scandal of child sex abuse at his traditional Via Crucis, or Good Friday 'Way of the Cross', near the Colosseum in Rome.
Holy Saturday: The space between grieving and rejoicing
The space between celebration and grief, between tragedy and triumph, is a difficult place to occupy. It's why Holy Saturday is such a strange day.
'I forgive you': Widow of guard who died protecting Coptic Pope in Egypt's Palm Sunday bombings addresses his killer
The widow of the Egyptian Christian guard who died protecting Coptic Pope Tawardos II during ISIS' Palm Sunday bombings has said she forgives her husband's killer.
Why did Jesus refuse to drink the wine mixed with gall?
In Matthew's harrowing account of the death of Jesus on the cross, there's one moment where we are told, 'There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it.'
Prostration, veneration and adoration: how Good Friday is observed in an Anglo-Catholic church
In contrast to most 'high church' or Anglo-Catholic affairs, the service on Good Friday is markedly stark and bare.
'What is truth?' Why in an age of fake news Pilate's question matters more than ever
Despite being better connected and having more news outlets within reach than ever before in human history, we seem to be losing the ability to discern lies from truth and spin from reality.
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.
How to boil the perfect Easter eggs without cracking them
Easter Sunday, which is regarded as the most important celebration in the Christian faith, is only a few days away. To celebrate Christ's resurrection, most of the Christian community will be preparing Easter eggs for this awaited event.
Why the story of Ruth is a parable for Lebanon today
For many years Syrian forces occupied Lebanon, but now with the war in Syria the tables have turned and a huge number of refugees have flooded into this tiny country.
'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.
Justin Welby asks: How do we learn to see God in the face of the stranger?
All too often, when we ask, 'Where is God?' it is because we want a God of power: a God who will come and sort the world out.