Mayor of Rio who is also an evangelical bishop cuts funding for Brazil's Rio Carnival
The future of the famous Rio Carnival is in doubt after the public subsidy to the 13 samba schools that organise it was halved
Christian hymn writer and Salvation Army minister are among Christians to receive top awards in Queen's Birthday Honours
Popular hymn writer Keith Getty is the first contemporary Christian musician to be honoured in such a way. Salvation Army minister Alison Sykes is honoured for her life-changing community work.
'God revealed himself, even through the valley of the shadow of death': Steven Curtis Chapman talks to Christian Today
Christian Today talks with one of the world's most well-known Christian music stars about his life, music and the story behind it all.
Should I care about Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
This document is the theological equivalent of Fleming's accidental discovery of penicillin.
Why Pokemon Go could soon become a Christian mission opportunity after all
With all the hype at its launch last summer, expectations were high that Pokemon Go was a new opportunity for churches to attract the young. As reality sank it, it became clear it was not like that. But now, with the latest update, it all might be about to change.
Fury as New Zealand festival removes word 'Israel' from Joseph musical
A New Zealand production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' sponsored by a local council has been forced to apologise to the famous lyricist Tim Rice after removing the word 'Israel' from the lyric to one of the songs.
Hymn writer Keith Getty: Nominal, shallow Christianity has no future, we must proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord
Hymn writer Keith Getty tells Christian Today how – and why – he writes his amazing music: 'The idea that your creativity can enrich people and help them sing to the Lord is incredible'
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie spotted attending church in recent weeks
The Black Eyed Peas frontwoman has been seen going to church services in Los Angeles in recent weeks.
Mistrial declared in Cosby sex assault case
Prosecutors immediately said they would seek a second trial, which could start within months
Katy Perry cries as she recalls the time God saved her from suicide
The pop star tearfully talked about her Christian upbringing, feeling "ashamed" of having had suicidal thoughts in the past and God's grace helping her through.
New Flatliners reboot asks: Is there life – and evil – after death?
It's been 27 years since the first Flatliners movie – a classic '90s shocker about five medical students who discover a way to tap into the afterlife through brief bursts of death.
Slow photography: How your camera phone can bring you closer to God
Some of us take it really seriously and indulge in high-end and expensive equipment, but for most of us photography is just an extension of a glance – we look, we photograph and that's all there is to it.
Josh Duggar describes 'severe emotional distress' over scandals in lawsuit
Josh Duggar, former star of "19 Kids and Counting," is joining his younger sisters Jill, Jessa, Jinger and Joy-Anna in filing a lawsuit against InTouch Weekly and the police for publishing reports of his child molestation raps that he said caused him "severe emotional distress."
The Mummy review: evil has never been so bad
Universal is attempting to move into the crowded hero marketplace by backing evil, and from this evidence it really doesn't offer a compelling experience for the viewer.
7 celebrities you might not have known are Christian
With millions of celebrities around the world, it may have slipped your mind that some of your favourites are religious. Here are 7 celebrities you might not have known were Christians.
Paws for prayer: 7 amazing pictures of Jesus with animals
This week has been a huge and historic one on both sides of the Atlantic. These are serious times, and they demand heart warming silliness.
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'God revealed himself, even through the valley of the shadow of death': Steven Curtis Chapman talks to Christian Today
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First-time preacher wins 'Sermon of the Year' award
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Sudanese churches in defiant open letter: We are victims of 'systematic violation of Christian religious freedoms'
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'Trump wants you to be in his reality show': US theologian Stanley Hauerwas challenges the Church
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Egypt's Coptic Christians lament jihadist persecution, forgive killers, but ask: 'Where is our government'?
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Judge blocks US attempt to send Iraqi Christians back to face perils of ISIS
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South Korean Christian told to leave Pakistan after arrest on suspicion of covert missionary work
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Crisis continues: Millions on brink of starvation in South Sudan, despite end of famine
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Bishop's son Neil Hannon says he is '100 per cent' behind campaign for equal marriage in Northern Ireland
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England and Wales' divorce rate drops to lowest level since the 1970s
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Pope may miss meeting with Cardinals sparking speculation about division
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Death sentence: The US Christians fearing deadly family deportation to Iraq
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St Paul's Cathedral: 9 fascinating facts
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Prince Philip in hospital with infection but 'in good spirits' despite disappointment over missing Queen's Speech
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'Demonic': Megachurch pastor Matt Chandler blasts acquittal of police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile
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Nearly 70 priests resign in Indonesia in protest at their bishop
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'Catastrophe' threatens East Africa as rains fail again
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Fury as New Zealand festival removes word 'Israel' from Joseph musical
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Pakistani Christian arrested for insulting Mohammad as state continues crackdown on 'blasphemy'
It's easy to talk about banning gay conversion therapy. But how to do it – and where's the evidence?
Your family is in serious danger. What are you going to do about it?
How should Christians respond to our Muslim neighbours?