Joseph Hartropp
What is the festival of Passover?
Sunset today marks the beginning of the festival of Passover. It's a defining festival for the Jewish people, and it's of deep significance in the Christian faith too. What is it?
'Love, lost and found': New video shows how Easter is like a fairytale â with one key difference
A short new video and book titled 'Love Story' explores how Christianity is like many great myths and fairy-tales - except with one crucial difference.
'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.
ISIS' Palm Sunday bombings of Egypt churches kill 44, state of emergency declared
At least 44 people were killed and over 100 injured in Palm Sunday bombings on two Coptic churches in Egypt. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks, and Egypt's president has declared a national state of emergency.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WATCH: Gay Christian rock star Trey Pearson releases new music video 'showing the love of Jesus'
A gay Christian rock star has released his first single and music video since he came out about his sexuality.
Proof of God? 4 ways Christians can share their faith with atheists
If you had only 30 seconds, how would you explain your faith to an atheist? The host of a popular Christian/atheist debate show has suggested four ways Christians can positively share their faith with atheists.
Pakistani prosecutor who offered jailed Christians freedom if they convert to Islam suspended
A Pakistani public prosecutor who allegedly offered freedom to 42 on-trial Christians if they converted to Islam has been removed from his position.
Text-a-prayer tool invites church faithful to connect with God in the digital age
Inspired by the digital revolution, a church in southern England has innovated a new way to pray: by texting.
#OneforAll: Christian festival opens with plea for Church unity as 'family'
'Is it only me who thinks there's too much fighting in the Church?' So asked Baptist pastor Malcolm Duncan last night, giving a stirring opening address at Spring Harvest 2017. He was introducing the conference's theme of unity, expressed in the hashtag '#OneforAll'.
Pope Francis calls for 'healing' in Chicago, as Cardinal launches anti-violence 'peace-walk' in city
Pope Francis has offered consolation to the hurting in Chicago, and called for 'healing' from the city's violence, as its cardinal announces an anti-violence' peace walk to commemorate murder victims.