Joseph Hartropp

Under Trump, most refugees entering the US are now Christians
Under Trump, most refugees entering the US are now Christians

Under the Trump administration, Christians now make up an increasing share of refugees entering the US, reversing a trend that had seen Muslim immigration outnumber that of Christians under President Obama.

The \'death spiral\' of decline looms for Southern Baptist churches – can it be stopped?
The 'death spiral' of decline looms for Southern Baptist churches – can it be stopped?

Southern Baptist Churches in America are facing a crisis of growth: 65 per cent of them are plateauing or diminishing in numbers, and many risk entering a 'death spiral' of decline. Can the trend be stopped?

Christians unite to back historic UN treaty banning nuclear weapons
Christians unite to back historic UN treaty banning nuclear weapons

Leading Churches and Christian groups have welcomed an historic United Nations (UN) treaty calling for the global ban of nuclear weapons.

ISIS has been purged from Mosul – but many Iraqi Christians fear returning home
ISIS has been purged from Mosul – but many Iraqi Christians fear returning home

ISIS militants have been purged from their occupation of Mosul, Iraq – but while some Christians are eager to return home, many have no home left - or fear that an Islamist ideology may yet remain.

Abortion splits America and the Church – evangelicals strongly oppose but most religious \'nones\' want it legal
Abortion splits America and the Church – evangelicals strongly oppose but most religious 'nones' want it legal

American society is increasingly divided on the issue of abortion, not just across party lines but within political and religious groups. White evangelicals strongly oppose it, while most religious 'nones' say it should be legal.

US divorce rates hit new low – while religious acceptance of it reaches new high
US divorce rates hit new low – while religious acceptance of it reaches new high

Divorce rates have fallen in the US, while a majority of the 'very religious' now consider it morally acceptable – matching the trend of the nation.

Why has the Catholic Church banned gluten-free wafers for Communion?
Why has the Catholic Church banned gluten-free wafers for Communion?

The Catholic Church has ruled that congregants must not be allowed gluten-free wafers as part of the holy sacrament of the Eucharist. But why?

God v evolution? How science and faith fought at the Scopes Monkey Trial
God v evolution? How science and faith fought at the Scopes Monkey Trial

Is it a crime for a schoolteacher to teach students about evolution? Can creationism be questioned? The infamous American trial that debated the very question began on this day in 1925.

Battle over Charlie Gard case continues as US pastor says hospital didn\'t want him to pray
Battle over Charlie Gard case continues as US pastor says hospital didn't want him to pray

A controversial American pastor was denied from praying with Charlie Gard and his parents, as high-profile publicity continues to surround the case of the terminally ill-baby in London.

Former Manchester United star swaps Premier League for the priesthood – will give first Mass tonight
Former Manchester United star swaps Premier League for the priesthood – will give first Mass tonight

A former English football star, Philip Mulryne, has turned from the Premier League to the priesthood – and will tonight say his first Mass as a Catholic priest.

Impossible is a dare: How a former opera singer is helping rid the world of slavery
Impossible is a dare: How a former opera singer is helping rid the world of slavery

Ben Cooley is a man on a mission, and he wants you to join in. The call: to rid the world of modern-day slavery.

A Monk\'s Tale: the Reformation musical comedy you didn\'t know you needed
A Monk's Tale: the Reformation musical comedy you didn't know you needed

I didn't know I needed an educational sketch-comedy musical about the Reformation in my life, but like Martin Luther before me – I've had a change of heart.

Three Iranian Christians get 10 years in jail for \'illegal\' church activity
Three Iranian Christians get 10 years in jail for 'illegal' church activity

Three Iranian Christians have been sentenced to at least ten years in jail, charged with blasphemy and 'acting against national security' for their church-related activity.

Scholar solves a biblical riddle: uncovers \'sister\' to the oldest copy of the Old Testament
Scholar solves a biblical riddle: uncovers 'sister' to the oldest copy of the Old Testament

A 'sister' to the oldest manuscript of the Hebrew Old Testament has been uncovered, alongside its author – a discovery being celebrated as decisive for future Bible translations.

Eternal life comes cheap: Why does Doctor Who have a problem with death?
Eternal life comes cheap: Why does Doctor Who have a problem with death?

The time-travelling British sci-fi hit is famous for its scares – and emotional heft – but it seems it can't do death. Doctor Who offers eternal life – but it comes too cheap.

Playmobil Martin Luther is a hit – new Youtube animation brings the Reformation to life
Playmobil Martin Luther is a hit – new Youtube animation brings the Reformation to life

A Playmboil figure of famed Reformer Martin Luther has become not just the company's bestselling toy in its history, but has now been animated in a video telling the story of the Reformation.