Church has a bonus, says our Swedish columnist Julia Boehme. You don’t only have fun with your brothers and sisters. In difficult times, your relationship is even tested. “We have the opportunity to help, learn and forgive.”

In recent decades, several prominent Catholics have stated that even those who do not believe in Jesus can be saved. In this sense, the Pope is in good company when he recently stated that different religions “are different ways to God”.

In South Korea, the largest missionary conference is happening this week. Some 5,000 participants from around the world are considering how best to engage people with the Gospel, especially in this day and age.

Children learn at school where they spend a significant amount of time. However, learning does not only happen when textbooks are open, Anna argues.

When death takes our loved ones away from us, we forget the little things around us. There’s only one place to find hope when we desperately need it, Carl Trueman writes.