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Benedict XVI

Those close to the 265th Pope describe him as a razor-sharp, intelligent man and a good listener. They also claim that he is a far cry from his caricature media image - a modest and gentle pastor with a simple faith.

C.S. Lewis

C.S. Lewis was the author of the children's classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Learn more about the man, the storyteller and the Christian.

Graham Kendrick

Songs of Praise interviewed the Christian songwriter.

John Paul II

The late 264th Pope held office for 26 years and died on the 2nd April 2005. Find reviews of his life, writings and theology.

John Sentamu

The UK's first black archbishop and, as Archbishop of York, the Church of England's second most senior clergyman. John Tucker Mugabe Sentamu was born in Uganda and was a barrister and high court judge before coming to Cambridge to study theology.

Martin Luther King Jr

A civil rights activist and pastor whose most famous speech, which contains the words 'I have a dream', has come to symbolise hope and faith for all.

Charles Wesley

Charles Wesley is best known for his prolific hymn writing, poetry and for being one of the founding fathers of the Methodist denomination of Christianity.

Dr Rowan Williams

Dr Rowan Williams officially became the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury in December 2002. He is renowned for his intellect and liberal views, though his theology is generally orthodox.

William Wilberforce

William Wilberforce was one of the greatest social reformers in British history. His Christian faith led him to spend his political career tirelessly campaigning to bring an end to slavery.