Florence Taylor

Christian leaders urge \'moral revolution\' in US politics through \'revival tour\'
Christian leaders urge 'moral revolution' in US politics through 'revival tour'

Church leaders are uniting for a fifteen-state "moral revolution" in America, to champion the Christian values of love, justice and mercy in the country's politics.

US Capitol shooting: Gunman called himself a \'prophet of God\'
US Capitol shooting: Gunman called himself a 'prophet of God'

The Tennesseen man shot by police on Monday after allegedly waving a pellet gun at the US Capitol referred to himself as a "prophet of God".

Ancient Roman pottery discovery reveals rare insight into Christian history of London
Ancient Roman pottery discovery reveals rare insight into Christian history of London

A fourth century piece of pottery discovered in West London has given new insight into the origins of Christianity in the capital.

More than 300 children abducted by Boko Haram last year are still being held
More than 300 children abducted by Boko Haram last year are still being held

It is unclear whether the Nigerian government has made any serious efforts to liberate 400 women and children abducted by Boko Haram from a school in Borno State a year ago, according to Human Rights Watch.

Gunmen kidnap three Nigerian pastors during church camp
Gunmen kidnap three Nigerian pastors during church camp

Three church leaders have been kidnapped at gunpoint during a church prayer camp in northern Nigeria.

Religious community in Indonesia facing violent persecution, HRW warns
Religious community in Indonesia facing violent persecution, HRW warns

The Gafatar religious community is facing systematic persecution in Indonesia in the name of "religious harmony", Human Rights Watch said today.

Mother Angelica, world\'s \'most influential Catholic woman\', dies
Mother Angelica, world's 'most influential Catholic woman', dies

The Catholic nun who launched television network dedicated to spreading the Vatican's message died on Easter Sunday.

Hope for Palmyra after ISIS occupation: Large parts of ancient city survived
Hope for Palmyra after ISIS occupation: Large parts of ancient city survived

As the first pictures of the ancient city of Palmyra appear afters its liberation from ISIS occupation, more of the ancient citadel seems to have survived than previously thought.

Jesus has risen! 10 Bible verses on the power of the resurrection
Jesus has risen! 10 Bible verses on the power of the resurrection

At Easter, we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead; a central part of the Christian faith. Without it, the apostle Paul said belief in Jesus would be futile. In his resurrection, Christ defeated death; he removed our sins from us, enabling us to be born again into a living hope.

Prostitute or faithful servant? Who was Mary Magdalene?
Prostitute or faithful servant? Who was Mary Magdalene?

Mary Magdalene. She was the prostitute who washed Jesus' feet, right? Wrong. The biblical account of Mary Magdalene reveals a woman of perseverance from whom we have much to learn.

Iraqi Priest: Christians, Yazidis and Muslims must unite against ISIS
Iraqi Priest: Christians, Yazidis and Muslims must unite against ISIS

The head of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq has called for Christians, Muslims and Yazidis to unite against the Islamic State.

Maundy Thursday: Queen gives out commemorative coins in ancient Christian tradition
Maundy Thursday: Queen gives out commemorative coins in ancient Christian tradition

The Queen moved the audience to tears as she handed out commemorative Maundy coins at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, in a tradition dating back to the 13th century.

Seattle Archdiocese pays out $9 million over priest sex abuse claims
Seattle Archdiocese pays out $9 million over priest sex abuse claims

The Seattle Archdiocese has agreed to pay $9 million to eight women who were allegedly abused by a former priest as children, according to reports on Wednesday.

\'God\'s Not Dead 2\' producer denies film is \'full of fake Christian persecution\'
'God's Not Dead 2' producer denies film is 'full of fake Christian persecution'

God's Not Dead 2's producer has denied accusations that the film is "full of fake Christian persecution", arguing that if it weren't true, people wouldn't be getting so offended by it.

Lakewood Church suspends Israel Houghton after divorce announcement
Lakewood Church suspends Israel Houghton after divorce announcement

Joel Olsteen's Lakewood Church has placed Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Israel Houghton on indefinite leave, after he announced his divorce and is now dating Adrienne Bailon.

Pope Francis is more popular than world leaders, new poll reveals
Pope Francis is more popular than world leaders, new poll reveals

Pope Francis is more popular than any political world leader, even among atheists, according to a new opinion poll.