Joseph Hartropp
'We are probably not alone': NASA discovers 200 new planets â and 10 similar to Earth
Is there life beyond planet Earth? The existential crisis lives on as NASA announced on Monday that it had discovered 219 potential planets, 10 of which have a makeup similar to that of Earth.
US evangelical leaders call for urgent prison reform
Leading US evangelicals and Christian prison reform advocates have released a 'Justice Declaration' outlining plans to 'fix the criminal justice system'.
Israeli dig uncovers lost jewellery and remains stretching back 6,000 years
An archaeological dig in Israel has uncovered a collection of 900-year old women's jewelry, amid remains dating as old as 6,000 years.
Are God and science at war? Not according to the priest behind the Big Bang Theory
The scientific hypothesis known as the Big Bang Theory has stoked controversy among some in the Church, but it's often forgotten that the idea was conceived by a Christian priest.
World Refugee Day: 3 Bible reasons Christians can't turn their backs on strangers
Today is World Refugee Day, an occasion for the whole world to mark and raise awareness of the global refugee crisis. Debate rages on about the best way to help, but what does the Bible say?
Pakistani Christian arrested for insulting Mohammad as state continues crackdown on 'blasphemy'
A Christian Pakistani man was arrested last week facing accusations of blasphemy, as the country's stringent, controversial crackdown on 'blasphemy' continues.
Fleeing Christian militia violence, 1500 mostly Muslim civilians are trapped in church in CAR
After fleeing for their lives, as many as 1500 people â mostly Muslim civilians â are now stuck in a Catholic church in the southeast of the Central African Republic.
'Love knows no limit': 9 quotes from Christian prodigy and philosopher Blaise Pascal
Today is the birthday of Blaise Pascal, a 17th century French mathematician, inventor and Catholic theologian.
Healing the wounds of a world in crisis: Christians meet for Movement Day in London in October
This October will see a 'new style' of Christian conference in Westminster, uniting a diverse collaboration of leaders from across society to seek the cultural, social and spiritual renewal of the UK.
Pope urges German chancellor Merkel to continue the fight on climate change
German chancellor Angela Merkel has said she was encouraged by Pope Francis when the two met to discuss climate change, international cooperation and 'tearing down walls'.
When words fail us: 5 ancient prayers that could change your spiritual life
In a busy, stressed and cynical world, prayer can be heard. Do we even have the words? A classical church tradition â praying the prayers of others â may be able to help.
Can Christians do politics? Six leaders who are inspired by their faith
Tim Farron's resignation might make one think Christian faith and politics can't mix any more. Is that so? Here are six political leaders who have been vocal about their faith.
Two Chinese Christian missionaries abducted and killed by ISIS in Pakistan
Two Chinese Christian missionaries operating in Pakistan have been abducted and killed by ISIS. The pair were preachers who had pretended to be business people in order to enter the country.
Security or serenity? How London's churches are battling terrorism's culture of fear
After March's terrorist attacks in Westminster, London, how should the city's churches respond? Christian Today spoke with churches across Westminster about the crucial balance of security, serenity, and not giving in to a culture of fear.
Defender of the faith: 11 quotes from Christian wordsmith GK Chesterton
The inimitable novelist, journalist, theologian and social critic GK Chesterton died on this day in 1936. The English Catholic is remembered and beloved as an apologist and storyteller who explained and enlivened the drama of Christian faith for millions.
'Overwhelmed' by criminal cartels, Mexico is still the most dangerous nation to be a priest
A new report confirms that for the eighth year in a row, Mexico is the most dangerous country to be a Catholic priest.