Florence Taylor

Pakistani priest urges Christians to pray for terrorists after Lahore massacre
Pakistani priest urges Christians to pray for terrorists after Lahore massacre

Rev Fayaz Adman, who lost 27 family members in a suicide attack in Peshawar in September 2013, told Christian Today about the importance of praying for the terrorists attacking Christians in Pakistan.

Nigeria: One Christian pastor killed and two released after kidnapping at church camp
Nigeria: One Christian pastor killed and two released after kidnapping at church camp

Two of the three pastors captured in Kaduna state during a church-camp prayer meeting have been released, while the third died after being abandoned in the wild, according to Morning Star News.

Ruins of ancient Byzantine church discovered in Gaza
Ruins of ancient Byzantine church discovered in Gaza

The remains of a 1,500-year-old church have been discovered in the Gaza strip, according to the Palestinian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry.

Bones of a Christian saint uncovered in rubble of ISIS-destroyed monastery
Bones of a Christian saint uncovered in rubble of ISIS-destroyed monastery

The bones of a saint have been discovered among the ruins of an ancient monastery in the Christian town of al-Qaryatain, liberated from ISIS control on Sunday.

\'The Joy of Love\': Pope Francis\' post-synod exhortation to be released Friday
'The Joy of Love': Pope Francis' post-synod exhortation to be released Friday

Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on the family will be published on April 8, and will be called Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love), the Vatican announced today.

Priest who admitted to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old was allowed to continue in ministry for 14 years
Priest who admitted to sexually assaulting a 15-year-old was allowed to continue in ministry for 14 years

A Church of England vicar who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old was allowed to continue ministering for over a decade, despite having confessed to his Bishop.

Atheist church minister could be defrocked after appeal rejected
Atheist church minister could be defrocked after appeal rejected

An atheist church minister could be defrocked after The United Church of Canada dismissed her appeal against a review into her effectiveness.

Obama faces pressure to confront China on human rights and religious freedom
Obama faces pressure to confront China on human rights and religious freedom

US President Obama has been urged to discuss human rights with the Chinese President this week.

Majority of Americans believe Bible reading would benefit politicians
Majority of Americans believe Bible reading would benefit politicians

The majority of Americans believe politicians would be more effective if they read the Bible, according to new research by the Barna Group.

Christianity is no longer compulsory for Oxford Theology students
Christianity is no longer compulsory for Oxford Theology students

Theology students at Oxford will no longer have to study Christianity after their first year of university, after pupils challenged the lack of diversity in the current course structure.

Ancient church in new light: Wire and mesh resurrect Italian ruins
Ancient church in new light: Wire and mesh resurrect Italian ruins

The ruins of an early church in Italy have been resurrected through a wire-mesh installation by an Italian artist.

Headmaster of Christian school arrested in connection with rape of two pupils
Headmaster of Christian school arrested in connection with rape of two pupils

The headmaster of a Christian school in Washington has been arrested for allegedly raping and molesting two female pupils, aged 10 and 11, today.

How Trump\'s abortion comments revealed the true colours of pro-life America
How Trump's abortion comments revealed the true colours of pro-life America

While he described himself as "pro-life" in the MSNBC interview multiple times, Trump has fundamentally misunderstood and misrepresented the position of the majority of pro-lifers.

Life after death: What did Jesus do between his resurrection and ascension?
Life after death: What did Jesus do between his resurrection and ascension?

We all know the familiar stories of the Triumphal Entry, the Last Supper and the crucifixion. But what happened between the resurrection and ascension?

Meet the artist who wants to help people connect with God through his paintings
Meet the artist who wants to help people connect with God through his paintings

Rob Floyd hopes that his exhibition will be a catalyst for people to explore faith and Scripture.

Mississippi passes bill allowing armed security in churches
Mississippi passes bill allowing armed security in churches

The Mississippi state senate has passed a bill to allow churches to train members to carry guns and act as armed security during services.