In the middle of celebrations of his team, FC Barcelona player Gerard Piqué said: “Thanks Kevin Roldan, it all started with you.” These words provoked major controversy in the Spanish sporting media. Why?

What has been happening in Calais in the last few months? What are the risks for the refugees living in these camps? What are churches doing to help? Paul Sydnor (International Association for Refugees) answers to some of the burning questions. 

Muslim leaders have caused upset by validating President Jammeh's declaration of Gambia becoming an Islamic state without having a referendum.

The enormous success of Facebook and other social networks surely lies on our deep desire to connect to others.

John Stevens, National Director of FIEC, explained in a FOCL webinar how to deal with Old Testament texts related to violence, in order to answer the apologetic questions that they raise.

“Pray that all those who were abducted and have been released will know the Lord's comfort, healing and restoration.”

Monty Williams forgives the driver who killed his wife: “We cannot serve the Lord if we don't have a heart of forgiveness.”

What has driven mankind to live isolated and separated from fellowship with God, from showing compassion towards others and from respect of his very own life?

Christians who consume porn distance themselves from God and fall into a vicious circle, says author and pastor Tim Chester.

A bitter person has never helped to change the world. It is the dreamers who build the future, those who can see beyond the circumstances.

Five reasons why I cannot pray to the Virgin Mary.

“Return to Ithaca”, by the French director Laurent Cantet, portrays a weariness of life, but also a sense of anger, which goes beyond disillusionment.

Even if I make good and beneficial decisions for myself, my heart doesn’t always back them up and, what’s worse, it will end up desiring the exact opposite.

Authorities in Israel called it the oldest discovery of its kind in the area. The historic site was found while authorities were doing roadwork.

The prestigious photography prize underlines the refugee crisis. See some of the best pictures.

God cares about those whose wings are broken and teaches them to fly.

University campuses are the first place where Chinese students are exposed to different religious ideas, and invited to consider them freely.

After surviving her own journey, Zinash Witsel supports other people arriving to Europe. “I try and help them as best as I can, because I know how it feels to be a refugee.”

Churches which support the criminalisation of homosexuality could face “consequences”, Justin Welby warned. Anglican leaders also emphasised the importance of evangelising children and youth.

Although we all love good surprises, our journeys are marked with surprises we would rather not have received. They break into our lives as uninvited guests.

In spite of the care and good intention, there is a lack of a theological and educated perspective of child treatment in many churches. 

During his visit to the region, Pope Francis condemned the exploitation and social exclusion of the indigenous peoples. But Roman Catholics in Chiapas continue to persecute evangelical believers.

The 2016 Refugee Highway Partnership Europe roundtable in Catania (Italy) gathered more than 80 people from 17 countries. Participants shared experiences, ideas and resources to better serve refugees in their countries. 

Running away in the opposite direction would attract attention, so we pass our lives silently escaping forward.

The Unamuno prize was awarded to journalist Jose Maria Calviño, for propelling the first evangelical program in the Spanish public broadcasting system. “I only did what was fair”, he said.