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A Christian Aid view: It is time for world leaders to act to save the people of Syria

The depravity unleashed by the Syrian war throws into sharp relief the deep malaise that has gripped the international community. As world leaders line up to apportion blame, the reality is that Syria represents a collective political failure.

52 and going strong, TobyMac explains why he's not ready to retire from music
52 and going strong, TobyMac explains why he's not ready to retire from music

After 30 years in music, will the Christian music star ever slow down? He gives his answer.

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.

Most Americans concerned about violence against Jews and Muslims
Most Americans concerned about violence against Jews and Muslims

A majority Americans are concerned about violence against Jews for the first time, according to a new poll.

British DJ sentenced to jail in Tunisia for playing Islamic call to prayer in dance track
British DJ sentenced to jail in Tunisia for playing Islamic call to prayer in dance track

A court in Tunisia has sentenced a British DJ to a year in prison after he featured a Muslim call to prayer in a dance remix.

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.

West Jerusalem recognised as Israel\'s capital by Russia, in surprise statement
West Jerusalem recognised as Israel's capital by Russia, in surprise statement

In a surprise statement, Russia has said that it recognises west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

US Catholics voted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump after all, new research says
US Catholics voted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump after all, new research says

Contrary to conventional wisdom, a narrow majority of Catholic voters opted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump, according to a new analysis of data by a political scientist.

Honoring Christ\'s sacrifice: These three words will change your life forever
Honoring Christ's sacrifice: These three words will change your life forever

I want to take a moment and use this Christ's Corner to truly honor the sacrifice Jesus Christ did for us. This time of season is when believers celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of our Saviour. I chose these two verses because to me, these three little words speak volumes.

BBC Religion coverage a \'mess\' and \'dangerously out of touch\', says former presenter
BBC Religion coverage a 'mess' and 'dangerously out of touch', says former presenter

The BBC's religion coverage 'is dangerously out of touch with faith communities', according to a former Sunday programme presenter.

Woman who fell into Thames during Westminster attack dies, family pays tribute to \'our shining ray of light\'
Woman who fell into Thames during Westminster attack dies, family pays tribute to 'our shining ray of light'

A Romanian woman who fell into the Thames in the Westminster attack has died, police have said.

Nun who was raped in convent suing Catholic Church after sisters pressured her to leave
Nun who was raped in convent suing Catholic Church after sisters pressured her to leave

A Chilean nun is suing her convent after they forced her to leave when she was raped and became pregnant.

UK backs Trump missile strike on Syrian airbase, Russia condemns move against \'sovereign nation\'
UK backs Trump missile strike on Syrian airbase, Russia condemns move against 'sovereign nation'

The United States today fired dozens of cruise missiles at a Syrian airbase from which it said a deadly chemical weapons attack was launched this week, in an escalation of the US military role in Syria that immediately raised tension with Russia.

New Bethel worship album \'Starlight\' released today, with all female worship leaders
New Bethel worship album 'Starlight' released today, with all female worship leaders

'Starlight' comes from Bethel Music, the worship ministry based at Bethel Church in Redding California. All of the tracks were recorded on a live tour – the first time a Bethel album has been recorded like that.