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Can we avoid Holy Week hypocrisy?
Can we avoid Holy Week hypocrisy?

Last week I found myself doing exactly the sort of thing I decry in others, and which seems to me to go against the gospel Jesus taught – and which I claim to preach – in so many ways.

1 million Christian pilgrims prepare to descend on Rome to mark the Passion and Resurrection of Christ
1 million Christian pilgrims prepare to descend on Rome to mark the Passion and Resurrection of Christ

As Christians descend in their thousands on Rome for the ceremonies of Holy Week and Easter, Pope Francis is preparing to visit a jail located 30 miles away to take part in the Maundy Thursday foot-washing ritual.

Cathedrals in England to be given management overhaul after growing cash crisis problems
Cathedrals in England to be given management overhaul after growing cash crisis problems

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are to examine how England's 42 Anglican cathedrals are run after a 'cash flow crisis' at the historic Peterborough cathedral.

\'Revolutionary\' new book seeks healing for the Catholic Church and LGBT community
'Revolutionary' new book seeks healing for the Catholic Church and LGBT community

A provocative new book about the Catholic Church and the LGBT community has won high praise from leading figures in the Catholic tradition.

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

Explosion at Egypt Coptic church kills at least 21, injures 50

At least 21 people were killed and 50 injured on Sunday when an explosion rocked a Coptic church in Egypt's Nile Delta, state television reported, the latest assault on a religious minority that has increasingly been targeted by Islamist militants.

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

Holy Week reflections: What is it?
Holy Week reflections: What is it?

Next week, Christians all over the world will observe the Holy Week. What is this Christian tradition?

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

Pentecost Sunday 2017: What is the significance of the Pentecost?
Pentecost Sunday 2017: What is the significance of the Pentecost?

Pentecost Sunday falls on June 4, where Christians will celebrate the day that Jesus Christ ascended to heaven and when the Holy Spirit blessed all his apostles. The origin of the word "Pentecost" actually relates to the time of this event, rather than the event itself.

Walk - and pray - in the footsteps of Archbishop Cranmer and Cardinal Pole in the private gardens at Lambeth Palace
Walk - and pray - in the footsteps of Archbishop Cranmer and Cardinal Pole in the private gardens at Lambeth Palace

A rare chance to explore the 12th-century private garden which has graced the home of Archbishops of Canterbury since the middle ages is now on offer to Londoners and visitors to the capital.

Christy Wimber: I am worried because the charismatic church has no theology of suffering
Christy Wimber: I am worried because the charismatic church has no theology of suffering

Speaking to Christian Today at Spring Harvest she is quite open about her concerns about the direction of the Church.

World\'s Catholic population grows to 1.3 billion: Church surges in Africa amid priest shortage in Europe
World's Catholic population grows to 1.3 billion: Church surges in Africa amid priest shortage in Europe

The world's Catholic population has grown to 1.285 billion, having surged by seven per cent in five years.

Delving deep into the darkness – how Holy Week helps us appreciate Easter...
Delving deep into the darkness – how Holy Week helps us appreciate Easter...

The ancient practice of marking Holy Week - the seven days running up to Easter – enables us to engage all our senses.

New Bishop of Sheffield announced after \'highly individualised attacks\' forced Philip North to stand down
New Bishop of Sheffield announced after 'highly individualised attacks' forced Philip North to stand down

The new Bishop of Sheffield has been announced as Pete Wilcox, current Dean of Liverpool Cathedral, after Philip North withdrew under intense pressure from opponents.