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Already chosen
The more I got involved with God's work, the more chosen I felt.

Trump says US needs a saviour, but it's not him
Former US President Donald Trump agrees that the US is in need of a saviour, but that saviour is someone "much higher up" than him.

Impact of climate change has cost the world billions - Christian Aid
Extreme weather events linked to climate change has cost billions of dollars in damage this year, says Christian Aid.

Most Christians think it's ok to portray Jesus as white
Most British Christians think images of a 'white Jesus' are acceptable, but polling shows attitudes vary according to age and ethnicity.

Giving a warm welcome to refugees
Hotel volunteer Kath Crowsley has helped Afghan refugees in all sorts of ways, from opening a bank account to delivering a baby.

Nearly half of all US churches and other faith institutions help people get enough to eat
As the economy bounces back, the government will keep playing a vital role in meeting the needs of Americans. So will thousands of local congregations whose efforts and impact often go unacknowledged.

Thousands sign petition calling for end to forced conversion and marriage of Christian girls
Over 3,000 people have signed a petition by Aid to the Church in Need calling for more action to stop the forced conversion and marriage of Christian women and girls.

Bishop defiant after six killed in Christmas Day suicide bombing in eastern Congo
Six people have been killed in a Christmas Day suicide bombing in a region of the Democratic Republic of Congo where Christians have been targeted in the past.

Calls for urgent action after Christmas Eve massacre in Myanmar
A Christian charity is calling on the international community to take urgent action after reports of at least 35 civilians being burnt alive in Myanmar on Christmas Eve.

Church leaders pay tribute to Desmond Tutu who has died aged 90
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a pivotal figure in ending apartheid in South Africa, has died aged 90.

Jesus' teachings have been 'the bedrock of my faith', says Queen in Christmas message
The Queen reflected on the "simplicity" of the Christmas story in a poignant message in which she also remembered her "beloved Philip".

The early Christian bishop who became Santa Claus
There is a vast gulf between the original bishop and the modern Santa Claus.

Presents from a princess: the mission to deliver millions of Christmas gifts to soldiers on the 1914Â frontline
And so, over 100 years later, this modest gift has left a legacy of care and respect for those who serve and are separated from their families and loved ones at Christmas.
Pope appeals for peace in Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi address
The Pope has urged the world not to be indifferent to conflicts and tragedies but instead continue working for peace.

Archbishop reflects on human mortality and fragility in Christmas sermon
The Archbishop of Canterbury also paid tribute to volunteers and the human achievements in science that made the vaccine possible.

Welby stands by Holy Land comments after Jewish backlash
The Jewish community has been angered by claims of "a systematic attempt to drive the Christian community out of Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land".