Andy Walton

Trump in Saudi Arabia: Why is the Islamic Kingdom his first Presidential visit?

Here we look at three factors which mean Trump is determined to get round a table in Riyadh.

Christian \'slave\' in Pakistan freed after ransom paid
Christian 'slave' in Pakistan freed after ransom paid

It's reported that a Christian brick kiln worker has been freed from a life of slavery and torture after a British organization agreed to pay a ransom to free him.

Twin Peaks: The stunning TV show about evil, darkness and cherry pie returns after 25 years...
Twin Peaks: The stunning TV show about evil, darkness and cherry pie returns after 25 years...

Twin Peaks is back. One of the most groundbraking TV shows ever examines evil, goodness and a whole lot more...

Is it time to prepare for President Pence?
Is it time to prepare for President Pence?

Will the evangelical Christian Vice President Mike Pence be President sooner, rather than later? Increasing numbers think he might be.

Some Canadian churches being hit by tax loophole
Some Canadian churches being hit by tax loophole

Some churches in Montreal, Canada, are falling foul of a loophole in tax law which means they are being charged an increasing amount.

Over 8 in 10 Americans reported to be concerned about nation\'s moral decline
Over 8 in 10 Americans reported to be concerned about nation's moral decline

More than eight out of 10 Americans are concerned about the direction of moral behaviour, according to Lifeway Research.

Can a pacifist ever be Britain's prime minister?

Can a prime minister ever be a pacifist? Is pacifism the 'Christian' way?

Walking by on the other side: Why we can\'t turn away from the world\'s biggest crisis
Walking by on the other side: Why we can't turn away from the world's biggest crisis

The refugee crisis should consistently be one of the top stories on news bulletins and front pages across the globe. Instead, it seems that as a society, we've half-forgotten about this cataclysmic event. We're only reminded when something truly horrific happens.

\'Devil\' Trump mural appears in Rome, shows him kissing Pope Francis
'Devil' Trump mural appears in Rome, shows him kissing Pope Francis

A life-size mural depicting Pope Francis with a saintly halo kissing US President Donald Trump sprouting devil's horns appeared on a wall near the Vatican on Thursday, less than two weeks before they are due to meet.

Why now? The deeply strange timing of the renegade conservative Anglicans
Why now? The deeply strange timing of the renegade conservative Anglicans

There are deep problems, yes, but under Justin Welby there is a sense of tremendous excitement. Churches are being planted, lives are being changed and the Gospel is being preached.

Can President Trump \'do a deal\' on Israel-Palestine?
Can President Trump 'do a deal' on Israel-Palestine?

It has eluded Presidents, Prime ministers and Prelates since the 1940s, but one significant Christian voice thinks Donald Trump might be able to make progress on peace in Israel – Palestine.

How are Christian leaders reacting to Trump\'s firing of FBI Director Comey?
How are Christian leaders reacting to Trump's firing of FBI Director Comey?

President Donald Trump removed the Director of the FBI from his position earlier this week sparking a firestorm of reaction in Washington DC and beyond. Prominent Christian leaders have been having their say too.

Controversial Nigerian pastor TB Joshua reported to be moving to Israel
Controversial Nigerian pastor TB Joshua reported to be moving to Israel

It's reported Nigerian pastor TB Joshua is planning to move from Nigeria, where repercussions from the collapse of a church guesthouse that killed 116 people continue, and settle in the Middle East.

Israel, The Vatican and Saudi Arabia: Trump\'s first trip tells us a lot about him
Israel, The Vatican and Saudi Arabia: Trump's first trip tells us a lot about him

Rather than just visiting one country, maybe a neighbour like Canada or an old ally like the UK, Trump is heading out on a triple-header. The President will visit the Vatican, Israel and Saudi Arabia.

11 ton mosaic of Jesus installed in one of the world\'s biggest churches
11 ton mosaic of Jesus installed in one of the world's biggest churches

The latest addition to St Sava's Orthodox Cathedral is a massive mosaic of Jesus – thought to be the biggest ever.

Franklin Graham under attack for \'blaming\' Duchess of Cambridge for paparazzi pictures
Franklin Graham under attack for 'blaming' Duchess of Cambridge for paparazzi pictures

Leading evangelical campaigner Franklin Graham has posted about the Duchess of Cambridge on Facebook.