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Archbishop of Canterbury: 'Have we lost our national nerve?'
A 'disconnection' in society between values and practices is undermining the future of our society, the Archbishop of Canterbury warned in the second of his Holy Week lectures at Canterbury Cathedral last night.
Pentecost Sunday 2017: When is it and what is its relevance?
Christians from around the world are observing the Pentecost Sunday on June 4 this year. While the date of this Christian event changes every year, it always happens 50 days after Easter Sunday and symbolizes the descent of the Holy Spirit 10 days after the risen Jesus Christ ascended to heaven.
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.
British Army chaplain appointed as principal of Spurgeon's College
A former British Army chaplain has been appointed as the new principal of one of the UK's leading Baptist seminaries, Spurgeon's College.
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.
Evangelical churches are booming in Brazil's poorest communities
Evangelical churches are booming in traditionally Catholic Brazil, particularly among the country's most deprived communities.
Top US-based evangelical author and broadcaster converts to Eastern Orthodox Church
A prominent US-based evangelical known as 'The Bible Answer Man' has been formally received into the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Lenten season 2017: Why Christians observe it
Many Christian believers are now celebrating the Holy Week, which is the last week of the 40-day Lenten season, which, on the other hand, will conclude on Black Saturday.
Fourteen per cent of US Christians left their churches after Trump's election, new research finds
Some 14 per cent of Christians abandoned their churches after the election of Donald Trump, according to research by The Washington Post showing that a number of people who went to a church in September last year had left it by mid-November.
Alabama Senate grants church its own personal police force
The Senate of Alabama has voted to allow a church to have its own police force.
Conservative priest asked to take a break after congregation storm out when he criticised Pope Francis
A priest is being asked to take a break from his parish in the Italian town of Montesilvano after some in his congregation reportedly stormed out of Mass when he openly criticised the progressive agenda of Pope Francis.
Britain needs some of Aslan's 'deep magic' to reimagine its future, says Archbishop of Canterbury
Britain needs to 'reimagine' a new set of values to face a radically different future, according to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Coptic churches in Egypt cancel Easter celebrations, mourning Palm Sunday bombings
Coptic churches in the south of Egypt said they would not hold Easter celebrations this year, in mourning of the 45 Coptic Christians killed in the two Palm Sunday bomb attacks.
Chinese Christians forced to set up surveillance cameras in their churches
The Zhejiang provincial government had instructed local authorities to install security cameras in churches with the aim of helping them monitor religious activities.