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Jerusalem Church leaders proclaim hope of the Resurrection: 'Death does not have the final word'

Leading Patriarchs and Christian leaders in Jerusalem have signed a joint ecumenical message proclaiming the hope of Easter over the trials of sufferings and death.

April the giraffe birth live stream: April prepares to give one last push to bring out her calf

April is preparing herself for one last push to bring out her baby calf into the world. Meanwhile, people are anxiously waiting and watching April as prepares to give birth that they even bought merchandise from the zoo and subscribed to a text alert system.

Saeed Abedini launches bitter attack on Franklin Graham, says evangelist 'used him' for fame and fortune

The US-based pastor Saeed Abedini, who was released from an Iranian prison last year, has hit out at the lifestyle and alleged hypocrisy of Franklin Graham, the evangelist who has supported Abedini in the past.

What is the festival of Passover?

Sunset today marks the beginning of the festival of Passover. It's a defining festival for the Jewish people, and it's of deep significance in the Christian faith too. What is it?

How jihadis are killing Egypt's 'soft target' Christians to undermine the state

Christians are an easily identifiable and vulnerable group who are seen by militant Islamists as supporting the state, making churches a 'soft target'.

'The church was filled with the bodies of the dead': Egypt Palm Sunday bombing survivors speak out

Eyewitnesses of the blasts that took the lives of 49 Egyptian Coptic Christians have spoken of the horror of the events.

American war hero dies saving drowning boy during missionary work in Indonesia

A Christian from Ohio who survived explosions during combat in Afghanistan and Iraq died saving the life of a young boy while doing missionary work in Indonesia.

Singapore Pastor Kong Hee says he is 'deeply sorry' for church funds misuse scandal

Kong Hee, the founder of City Harvest Church in Singapore, has told his congregation that he is 'deeply sorry' for the pain they had to go through after he and others from the church were sentenced to jail for misuse of funds.

iPhone 8 rumors, specs news: Apple's 10th anniversary iPhone special to come with new look, better specs

Apple junkies are, without a doubt, excited to own the upcoming installment of the company's smartphone series, the iPhone 8. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the line, the device will reportedly have a huge makeover, far better than the previous models, not just in terms of looks but also when it comes to specs.

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