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Former Crystal Cathedral pastor says God was there in 'dark period'

Former Crystal Cathedral pastor Robert A Schuller recently released an inspirational new memoir chronicling the "dark period" in his life when he left the California megachurch and how the challenge of being "down to nothing" taught him to put more trust in God.

Poll reveals ignorance about meaning of Easter

The nation has just enjoyed a four-day weekend to mark Easter but a new poll has revealed widespread ignorance of what the festival is actually about.

Liam Neeson: Ian Paisley was ‘electrifying’

Liam Neeson has told the BBC’s Andrew Marr show that seeing Ian Paisley preach as a child was something that inspired him to act.

Cardinal calls upon Christians to wear cross with pride

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has called for Christians to wear the cross.

Pope appeals for peace in Easter message

Pope Benedict XVI appealed for peace in the Middle East during his Easter message at St Peter’s Basilica.

Archbishop warns against RE downgrade

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to criticise moves to “downgrade” religious education in schools.

Easter Passion play comes to Trafalgar Square

Thousands of people turned out in the sunshine yesterday to watch Jesus’s death and resurrection acted out in a free Passion play.

Christians converge on Jerusalem to mark Easter

Christians in Israel have marked Good Friday, the day Christ was crucified, with annual ceremonies re-enacting Jesus' Stations of the Cross.

Churches campaign for treaty to tackle illicit arms sales

The World Council of Churches is calling upon governments to clamp down on the illegal arms trade.

How will you come to church on Sunday?

In his Easter message, the President of the Methodist Conference considers the different ways in which people came to Christ on the first Easter Day.

Petition defending traditional marriage reaches 400,000 signatures

A petition in defence of traditional marriage has been signed by more than 400,000 people.

Bible Society tweets the uneggspected

The Bible Society is tweeting some stories from the Bible that people may not know

Christians urge PM to change stance on faith at work

The Prime Minister is being called upon to defend the right of Christians to express their faith in the workplace.

The 'God gap' in Latin America

Latino political behaviour may not be nearly as cohesive as conventional wisdom holds

Signs of the Times by David Paul & the People

The debut album from this Northern Irish four-piece offers intriguing, utterly original Christian music and, we hope, a taste of things to come

Easter video messages from the Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has recorded three video messages in preparation for Easter.