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Dozens of churches receive Christmas funding boost
Some 49 historic churches have received funding to safeguard their buildings just in time for Christmas.
King Charles III pays tribute to late Queen's faith in first Christmas speech
The King has used his first Christmas Day speech as sovereign to pay tribute to his mother, the late Queen's Christian faith.
Pope decries 'senseless' war in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
The Pope has used his Christmas Day message to call for peace and an end to the "senseless" war in Ukraine.
Archbishop remembers those suffering in hardship in Christmas Day sermon
The Archbishop has spoken of the light that overcomes the darkness in his Christmas Day sermon as he remembered the people of Ukraine and those suffering closer to home because of the cost of living crisis.
Homeless drop-in offers friendship, food and hope on Christmas Day
Sanctuary 21, The Salvation Army's drop-in for the homeless in Durham, is hosting a Christmas Day dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, and gifts for the guests.
Salvation Army gets people together to watch King's first Christmas Day broadcast
It is the first King's Christmas Day message to be broadcast across the nation in 70 years following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.
Early Christians wouldn't have found the Christmas story's virgin birth so surprising
The idea of the divine participating in the conception of a child destined for greatness wouldn't have seemed so unusual to an ancient audience.
The Christmas tree is a tradition older than Christmas
The modern Christmas tree is a universal symbol that carries meanings both religious and secular. Adorned with lights, they promote hope and offer brightness in literally the darkest time of year for half of the world.
Street Pastors are out patrolling over the Christmas season
Street Pastors will be out patrolling towns and cities across the UK this Christmas to help ensure that people enjoy the festivities safely.
Christians flee into jungle to escape wave of anti-Christian riots
Hundreds of Christians in India are hiding in the jungle after being forced from their homes by a wave of anti-Christian violence in the run-up to Christmas.
Westminster may block Scotland's new gender recognition law
Kemi Badenoch, UK Minister for Women and Equalities, said that the Scottish government had "not addressed the full implications of their bill â especially on the lives of women and girls".
Scottish vote to let 16 year olds change legal gender is 'lamentable'
The Christian Institute has expressed its sadness over the passing of legislation that will make it easier for people in Scotland, including teenagers, to change their legal gender.
Anger over 'woke' rewording of traditional Christmas carol
Rewording of the traditional Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" to be more inclusive and diverse has been derided on social media.
Archaeologists excavate tomb of 'Jesus' midwife,' find hundreds of artifacts
Archaeologists uncovered hundreds of artifacts in an ancient Jewish burial cave in Israel that is believed by some to have been the tomb of a midwife present at the scene of Jesus' birth based on the so-called Gospel of James.
Half of Brits think science and Christianity are incompatible
Research by the Theos think tank reveals that around half of Brits think science and Christianity are incompatible.
Brighton University advises staff not to use word 'Christmas'
The Inclusive Language Guidance cautioned staff against "using Christian-centric language".