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Church of England and Church of Scotland to move closer in historic agreement
The Church of Engand and presbyterian Church of Scotland have have moved towards an historic agreement to work more closely together.

Franklin Graham on why he left the GOP: 'I don't want political affiliation to mar my prayer campaign'
To make sure that his prayer campaign called Decision America Tour next year would not be marred by his political affiliations, Reverend Franklin Graham has decided to quit the Republican Party.

Miss Colombia shows grace under pressure as she yields Miss Universe crown to real winner Miss Philippines
Beauty pageants are not all pettiness and catfights. When Miss Universe host Steve Harvey made the mistake of announcing Miss Columbia as the winner of the 2015 pageant, the crown was placed on her head but it only lasted for a few minutes. It was later taken off then given to its rightful owner - Miss Philippines.

Astrology, breastfeeding, asylum seekers and invisible donkeys. Time to look again at the Christmas story.
The trouble with our favourite things is that we're prone to over-consuming them. What might we miss in the process?

Baby Jesus figurines most stolen item in Nativity scenes during Christmas, church pastors say
Churches in the United States are experiencing thefts targeting the baby Jesus in nativity scenes.

Eighteen drown after boat sinks off Turkey's western coast
Eighteen people including six children drowned on Thursday after a boat sank off Turkey's western coastal town of Dikili.

Satanists plan to pour costume blood on Virgin Mary statue on Christmas Eve in Oklahoma City
Satanists in Oklahoma City are planning to pour costume blood on a Virgin Mary statue on Christmas Eve, angering Catholics who are demanding the city hall to revoke the permit granted to the public desecration.

Having a tough Christmas? 5 verses to give you hope for the New Year
There can be many reasons why Christmas is tougher than we would want but God has a word for those who are suffering

Christmas miracle: Bomb explosion sends couple flying from their bed but unscathed in their Louisiana home
A bomb planted by a maintenance worker at an equestrian center in Benton, Louisiana sent the owners flying in the air Saturday but were not injured.

5 Bible verses to remember Christmas is not about you
Turkey and trimmings, gifts under the tree, fun with friends and family; Christmas is the season we let ourselves kick back and indulge, and it's easy to lose sight of who it's really about.

'Star Wars' movies fascinate Mormons, and it's not only because their leader resembled Yoda, the Jedi Master
Is Jedi Master Yoda in "Star Wars" actually a Mormon church leader? Surprisingly, there are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believe this to be true, alleging that Yoda is actually Spencer Kimball, who led the church from 1974 to 1985, the Washington Post reported.

What do we really know about Joseph?
He's been in every nativity play this Christmas, but what do we really know about Joseph?

With help from Lutherans, Syrian refugees start arriving in South Carolina despite governor's opposition
Even without an official welcome mat, the first batch of Syrian refugees has arrived in South Carolina as part of President Barack Obama's plan to resettle 10,000 Muslim migrants to the United States this year.

Finally, President Obama turns his thoughts to Christendom, prays for 'God's protection for persecuted Christians'
After a long long while, U.S. President Barack Obama finally found the perfect occasionâChristmasâto turn his thoughts to the Christian world and the persecution of Christians in particular.

Woman disabled by accident healed on Christmas Eve
Ema McKinley, who was disabled by an office accident in 1993, was healed one Christmas Eve by who she claims to be Jesus himself.

David Cameron: Britain is a Christian country that must remember birth of Christ
David Cameron has delivered his most explicitly Christian Christmas message yet, stating that Britain is a "Christian country" whose people must remember what the birth of Christ represents.