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Which Countries Enjoy Christmas Most â And Least? The Answers May Surprise You
All countries agree that one of the best things about Christmas is seeing family and friends. But after that, views on what people prefer about the festive season that marks the birth of Christ vary considerably.
William Temple, Archbishop Of Canterbury: 10 Quotes From A Spiritual Giant
Temple was a profound spiritual writer who saw deeply into the heart of the gospel.
Catholic Church In Philippines Condemns President's 'Barbaric' Plan To Execute '5 Or 6' Daily
Catholic leaders and charities in the Philippines have condemned as "very barbaric" President Rodrigo Duterte's plan to restore the death penalty and execute "five or six" criminals each day despite what is widely acknowledged to be a corrupt legal system.
Queen Steps Down As Patron From Christian Charities
The Queen will step down as patron of 25 national organisations, including a number of Christian charities at the end of the year.
Cairo Church Bombing: 10-Year-Old Dies From Injuries As Death Toll Hits 27
The death toll from the bombing on a church to Cairo continues to rise after a 10-year-old girl died from her injuries on Tuesday morning.
Iranian Church Accused Of CIA Link And Stripped Of Land
The largest Persian-speaking church in Iran has been stripped of its land after being accused of links to the US intelligence body.
First Nigerian Bishop In Church of England Counters Islamist Terror With Message Of Love In Jesus Christ
The first ever Nigerian chosen to be a bishop in the Church of England today spoke of how God is with those suffering pain and loss in Berlin.
Aggressive Secularism Discriminates Against Christians In The West, Vatican Diplomat Warns
A Holy See diplomat has warned that Christians face insidious discrimination, even in the West and countries where they are not obviously persecuted against, the Catholic Herald has reported.
Berlin Christmas Market Attack: 23-Year-Old Pakistani Asylum Seeker Named As Suspect
A 23-year-old asylum seeker of Pakistani origin named Naved B has been arrested under suspicion of carrying out the truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin, according to German media reports.
VIDEO: What Is Gogglebox Star Rev Kate Bottley's Favourite Moment At Christmas?
Gogglebox vicar Kate Bottley has revealed what she enjoys most about Christmas in a festive video from the Church of England.
Britain's Cities Boost Police Protection In Face Of Potential Christmas Terror Attacks
Eleven police forces across Britain are reportedly sending out armed anti-terrorism patrol squads to protect Christmas markets, shopping centres, transport hubs and tourist hotspots in an effort to prevent an attack of the sort seen in Berlin yesterday.
Church Volunteering For Homeless Shelters Rockets
Church volunteering at homeless shelters has more than doubled in the last year, research on Tuesday suggested.
Bruce Springsteen: My Childhood Revolved Around 'The Church, The Church, The Church'
Bruce Springsteen has spoken about how he was brought up with "the church" playing a central role in his childhood, in an interview for the BBC Radio 4 programme Desert Island Discs.
Embattled Russell Moore Stands By Trump Criticisms, Apologises For Offending Voters
Russell Moore, head of the Southern Baptist Convention's public affairs division, has apologised in a blog post for appearing to criticise anyone who voted for Donald Trump as US president.
No Christmas In Santa's Birthplace: Turkey Cracks Down On School Celebrations
A diplomatic row has broken out in Turkey after the National Ministry of Education reportedly banned German teachers from encouraging the celebration of Christmas at Istanbul High School.
Parishioners Condemn Hungarian Catholic Priest For Helping Refugees
A Hungarian Catholic priest has been attacked by parishioners after giving a group of Syrian Christian refugees shelter in a parish building.