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Christians and Muslims in India express alarm over initiative to rewrite country's history
Christian and Muslim leaders in India have expressed concern over an initiative to "revise" the country's history in an apparent effort to assert the dominance of Hindus.
How is the date for Easter determined each year? Why does date for Easter change every year?
As you may already know, Easter Sunday has no fixed date. There's a reason why Easter Sunday dates keep changing and today, let's talk about how the date is determined.
CofE vicar named Secularist of the Year for exposing clerical abuse
A vicar who has campaigned to expose clerical sex abuse in the Church of England will be named Secularist of the Year today.
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
In a world where premarital sex and promiscuity is no longer frowned upon, we can't help but wonder what the Bible says about these controversial topics. Cling on to these Bible verses for more clarity.
George Bell was 'fond' of paedophile bishop Peter Ball and sponsored him through ordination
George Bell was 'fond' of paeodophile bishop Peter Ball and sponsored him for ordination, an inquiry has heard.
Willow Creek's Bill Hybels accused of sexual misconduct by former leaders
The founder and former pastor of the Willow Creek megachurch, Bill Hybels, is fighting accusations of sexual misconduct over many years levelled at him by respected former leaders of the church.
Church of England made 'conscious effort to treat survivors badly', inquiry hears
The Church of England's treatment of abuse victims is more 'malign' than the Catholic Church because it 'required a conscious effort to treat survivors badly', an inquiry heard.
When is Palm Sunday? Meaning of Palm Sunday for Christians
Before celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Day, it is important to remember the events that happened before it. While Good Friday marks the day of Jesus' crucifixion, Palm Sunday marks the triumphant arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem. Let's talk more about this event today.
5 Bible verses for devotion before Easter
The Holy Week marks an important event in Biblical history. Take this time to reflect on your actions, your heart, and your faith. To help you dig deeper into your faith, here are five Bible verses you can use for your devotions this coming Holy Week.
The Donkey: How GK Chesterton radically retold Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday celebrates Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey with palms at his feet. But a famous poem illuminates the tale by embracing the perspective not of Jesus or the people, but the humble colt on which the Messiah rode.
The King in our midst: A prayer for Palm Sunday
It's an anniversary of terror, but a revelation of humble glory too. How would you pray on Palm Sunday?
Senior Irish politician reveals he was abused by Catholic priest
A senior Irish politician has revealed a Catholic priest sexually abused him and tried to groom him.
New general secretary for Churches Together in England
The new general secretary of Churches Together in England (CTE) has been announced as Baptist minister Rev Dr Paul Goodliff.
Northern Irish church leaders welcome Pope Francis visit
Several church leaders in Ireland are welcoming the news of Pope Francis' visit to the country, saying it could help unify Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Mob attacks Pakistani Christians for setting up Easter banner
At least seven Pakistani Christians were left injured after a mob attacked a church service on Sunday when church elders tried to install a signboard to mark the upcoming Easter festival outside the church.
Why do we have Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny at Easter?
Every Easter Sunday, you'll see images of the cute and cotton-tailed Easter Bunny together with his colorful eggs. What do they have to do with Easter?