Mark Woods

Muslim charities could help tackle violent extremism, but instead are \'unfairly targeted\' by government
Muslim charities could help tackle violent extremism, but instead are 'unfairly targeted' by government

Muslim charities could do more to help tackle violent extremism – but they are being stifled by inappropriate action by Government regulators.

Christian Today\'s election guide for the perplexed: Immigration
Christian Today's election guide for the perplexed: Immigration

Mark Woods looks at what you need to know before May 7.

Germanwings crash: church in Andreas Lubitz\'s home town stands by his family
Germanwings crash: church in Andreas Lubitz's home town stands by his family

The pastor of the Lutheran church in Montabaur, the home town of the Andreas Lubitz, says the family belongs to the community.

Emmanuel Mbakwe: God is bigger than our problems could ever be
Emmanuel Mbakwe: God is bigger than our problems could ever be

"Many of us have lost sight of the God we serve. But God is the Lord God Almighty," said the leader of the Apostolic Church at Spring Harvest.

In review: the five biggest stories of the week
In review: the five biggest stories of the week

The good, bad and in between of the week in Christian Today.

Palestinian nuns to be canonised at the Vatican: President Mahmoud Abbas will attend
Palestinian nuns to be canonised at the Vatican: President Mahmoud Abbas will attend

The Palestinian president will attend the canonisation of two nuns born in the 19th century.

Richard III reburied at Leicester Cathedral, 530 years after his death
Richard III reburied at Leicester Cathedral, 530 years after his death

The Archbishop of Canterbury presided over the service.

Parliament agrees Bill to allow prayers at council meetings
Parliament agrees Bill to allow prayers at council meetings

The Local Government (Religious etc Observances) Bill passed its third reading yesterday, ensuring that town and parish councils can hold prayers as part of their meetings.

Two Christians accused of Lahore lynchings after church bombings
Two Christians accused of Lahore lynchings after church bombings

Sohail and Yousaf Johnson have been accused of killing suspects based on mobile phone footage.

Clarkson\'s been sacked. Good, but I\'m just a bit sorry
Clarkson's been sacked. Good, but I'm just a bit sorry

The maverick Top Gear presenter has been dismissed after an attack on a producer.

Mother of Coptic Christian martyred by ISIS says she is thankful he 'died for the cross'

"He was the son of Christ from his birth, not my son," says the mother of Milad Makeen Zaky.

Thousands turn out to support Ashers Bakery at Belfast rally
Thousands turn out to support Ashers Bakery at Belfast rally

The case against Ashers Baking Company starts tomorrow in the High Court.

Kirk Franklin accuses Creflo Dollar of a \'shortage of character\'
Kirk Franklin accuses Creflo Dollar of a 'shortage of character'

The gospel singer has taken aim at the megachurch pastor who wanted a $65 million jet.

LifeWay pulls all \'heaven tourism\' titles in doubts over authenticity and theology
LifeWay pulls all 'heaven tourism' titles in doubts over authenticity and theology

Testimonies by Todd Burpo and Don Piper are among those affected by the decision.

Capital punishment is \'cruel, inhuman, degrading\', says Pope Francis
Capital punishment is 'cruel, inhuman, degrading', says Pope Francis

The death penalty is "inadmissible" and has no place in modern systems of justice, according to the Pope.

Ted Cruz appeals to evangelicals in campaign launch – but they may not be enough to get him elected
Ted Cruz appeals to evangelicals in campaign launch – but they may not be enough to get him elected

Most white evangelicals vote Republican, but a successful candidate will need a broader support base.