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Nelson Mandela 'will inspire generations', says Pope

Pope Francis has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela and the sacrifice he made to build a new South Africa with reconciliation and truth at its heart.

Pastors who sell blessings are 'misguided and greedy'

A South Sudan bishop has criticised pastors apparently selling prayer and blessings to their church members.

'Shocking' levels of corruption worldwide

An international coalition of Christian organisations working to tackle corruption has said world leaders need to act swiftly to end the shocking levels of corrupt practices across the globe.

Nelson Mandela and his faith

He may not have put his faith so often into words, but this matters little as it was his often simple and humble gestures that so powerfully and clearly conveyed what he believed.

Pakistan's churches increase security after Peshawar blasts

Officer dies guarding another church in Peshawar

Jon Snow: I'm not sure God is real

Veteran newsreader Jon Snow has confessed that despite a religious upbringing, he is still unsure about whether God exists.

Nelson Mandela's death: Christian reactions

Church leaders and Christian organisations have paid tribute to a "towering figure of the 20th century"

The Archbishop of York's prayer marking the life of Nelson Mandela

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has issued a special prayer for Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday aged 95

Nelson Mandela, the global statesman: 1918 - 2013

Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95 - tributes from Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Archbishop of Canterbury, David Cameron, Barack Obama

Candace Lee on her new film, The Christmas Candle

Working on the film version of Max Lucado's popular Christmas novel is a dream come true for Candace Lee

Nelson Mandela funeral date Dec. 15: All flags to be lowered to half-mast until state funeral

Nelson Mandela has passed away at the age of 95 on Dec. 5, 2013.

Nelson Mandela died today [LIVE VIDEO COVERAGE]: Apartheid hero dead at 95

Nelson Mandela has passed away at the age of 95 today. Mandela's death was announced by South African president Jacob Zuma at a media conference.

Celestina Mba on her Sunday working case

Celestina Mba tells Christian Today she "so much ground has been gained" after a court judged that Christians should be free to observe Sundays as a day of rest.

[Photo] Prince Charles visits Christmas tree festival

The Prince of Wales paid a visit to a Bedford church's Christmas tree festival this week

Theology professor criticises Scottish euthanasia proposal

A theologian and retired surgeon has spoken out against Margo MacDonald's new proposal to legalise assisted suicide in Scotland.

YouVersion launches Bible app for kids

YouVersion is launching an adaptation of its popular free Bible app to appeal to younger users.