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Glasgow lorry crash: 'God is with us in this tragedy' says Archbishop
Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia held a mass at St Andrew's Cathedral on Wednesday for the victims of Monday's lorry crash in George Square, Glasgow.

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald enjoy a fun-filled first Christmas together as husband and wife
Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald still look absolutely smitten with each other a little under two months since they married.

Bradley Cooper says 'American Sniper' film about sharpshooter Chris Kyle explores the battle on the inside as well as outside
Actor Bradley Cooper is quick to say that "American Sniper," his film about Navy Seal sharpshooter Chris Kyle, is not about the Iraq conflict but an intimate character study of the harrowing impact of war on a soldier and his family.

David Cameron praises Britain's commitment to Christian values in Christmas message
The Prime Minister said the country could be proud of how we honour the Christian values of "giving, sharing and taking care of others".

God in the manger: why the incarnation matters
The nativity is more than just a nice children's story, it's the very foundation of the Christian faith, writes Heather Tomlinson.

Pope mourns with Christians in the Middle East in Christmas letter
Pope Francis has written to Christians in the Middle East, saying they have been 'brutally driven out' of their native lands.

Church of England suffers from 'serious institutional homophobia', says bishop
The Bishop of Buckingham has predicted that gay marriage among the clergy will become the norm.

Islamic State says it downs warplane in Syria
Islamic State fighters said on Wednesday they had shot down a warplane in the north-eastern Syrian province of Raqqa and taken the pilot captive.

Five films with loosely Christian themes to watch this Christmas
Helen Coffey provides ample excuse to curl up on the sofa and watch the telly.
Police shoot dead black teenager in Missouri
An 18-year-old black man was shot and killed by police at a gas station late on Tuesday in a St. Louis suburb near where unarmed teen Michael Brown was killed in August.

No Innkeeper, No Donkey - 10 things we get wrong about the Christmas story
There's an awful lot about the average nativity play that isn't exactly... truth, writes Martin Saunders.

The Interview gets limited Christmas release
Sony Pictures will allow 'The Interview' to play in more than 200 US theaters as of Christmas Day, reversing its decision to pull the film.

Dying dad raises money to save cancer-stricken stepdaughter
Dying dad raises money to save cancer-stricken stepdaughter
Churches in Egypt on their guard against terrorist attacks over Christmas
With the holiday celebrations just a few days away, Egyptian Christian churches are on high alert against possible attacks from Islamic extremist groups.
Turkish President encourages three-child minimum, says 'God will take care of the rest'
Turkish president encourages three-child minimum, says 'God will take care of the rest'

Advertiser defends 'Nobody is born gay' billboard
Advertiser defends 'Nobody is born gay' billboard