Michael Trimmer

How do you become a saint?
How do you become a saint?

As John XXIII and John Paul II acquire their sainthood this weekend, Christian Today examines just how one becomes a saint

Do other faiths have a problem with Britain being a \'Christian country\'?
Do other faiths have a problem with Britain being a 'Christian country'?

Are other faiths as concerned as the secularists about David Cameron's vision of Britain as a "Christian country"? Or are they not that worried?

Without the established Church, inclusivity of faith in Parliament would be \'assigned to the wilderness\'
Without the established Church, inclusivity of faith in Parliament would be 'assigned to the wilderness'

The leader of Hindu Council UK, Anil Bhanot, says people of other faiths benefit from the Church of England being the established Church

David Cameron rejects Nick Clegg\'s support for separation of church and state
David Cameron rejects Nick Clegg's support for separation of church and state

David Cameron is not of the same mind as his coalition partner, and has said he does not support the disestablishment of the Church of England.

Is there another motive behind David Cameron\'s Christian musings?
Is there another motive behind David Cameron's Christian musings?

While David Cameron may talk at length about his admiration for the Christian faith and Britain's identity as a Christian country, but can we take it at face value?

Philosophers wonder whether secularists can offer better alternative to Christian Britain
Philosophers wonder whether secularists can offer better alternative to Christian Britain

A group of eight leading philosophers have called on atheists to welcome Britain's Christian heritage as a source of freedom and tolerance

Should children born alive after late abortions be regarded as victims of torture?
Should children born alive after late abortions be regarded as victims of torture?

The European Centre for Law and Justice says leaving babies still alive after abortions to die is no different to letting Syrian refugees go without food or water, or medical care

Pope Francis tells divorced woman she should be allowed to receive Communion

Pope Francis, in another of his signature random telephone calls, has said to a woman who has divorced and been remarried that she should be able to take the bread and wine as easily as any of the rest of the Catholic faithful.

What makes Britain a \'Christian country\'?
What makes Britain a 'Christian country'?

With the controversy around David Cameron's recent comments about how Britain should be more sure of itself as a "Christian country", many are asking just what makes the UK Christian?

Atheists are \'deluding\' themselves in denying Britain is a Christian country
Atheists are 'deluding' themselves in denying Britain is a Christian country

Attorney General Dominic Grieve has dismissed the claims of atheists that Britain is not a Christian country.

Who was St George? Rescuer, martyr, spectral leader
Who was St George? Rescuer, martyr, spectral leader

Despite being one of England's national heroes, many people know very little about who St George was and why he is so important. To help, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions.

Israel courts Christians for military service
Israel courts Christians for military service

Israel is looking to increase the number of Christian Arabs who join up with the army by handing out voluntary recruitment papers. But some feel this is an attempt to split Christian and Muslim Arabs.

Syrians facing starvation as aid fails to get through
Syrians facing starvation as aid fails to get through

The conflict in the Syrian capital city of Damascus is preventing food aid from reaching those who need it most, says the Vatican's envoy to Syria, Archbishop Mario Zenari.

The UK is one of the most negative countries about religion in public life
The UK is one of the most negative countries about religion in public life

British people are divided over whether religion has a positive effect on society.

Most Americans support prayer at public meetings
Most Americans support prayer at public meetings

A new survey shows that most Americans are supportive of public prayer before official meetings, but would prefer that it isn't denominational.

Polish artists to be sued over depicting Pope John Paul II being breastfed
Polish artists to be sued over depicting Pope John Paul II being breastfed

A Polish art collective that depicted Pope John Paul II being breastfed by a man is to be sued.