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Justin Welby joins royals for London Bridge memorial, commends 'courage' of Londoners

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has commended the 'courage' of Londoners 'pressing on' with their lives following the summer's London Bridge attack. He spoke as he joined the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall last night to meet locals at Borough Market, where the terrorist violence took place.

'I cannot remember peace': One Iraqi priest's hopes for Christians in the Middle East

At the age of 27 Father Daniel says he cannot remember any point in his life where there was peace.

#GodWithUs: How Christingle services can bring communities together

The Church of England's second #GodWithUs Christmas film focuses on the Christingle service used in many churches to support the work of The Children's Society.

Christian charities warn Rohingya face more violence if they're returned to Myanmar

Around 626,000 Rohinghas have been driven out of Myanmar's Rakhine State since August by a campaign against them by the military involving murder and rape.

Theresa May under pressure as MPs back petition urging protection for Christians in Middle East

Theresa May is under pressure to protect persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East today as a report warns around 80 per cent of Christians are being driven out of Iraq alone.

Have the Wise Men got lost? Researchers find they've nearly disappeared from Christmas cards

In the original Gospel story the number of Magi is not given, but they have been depicted as a trio because they brought three gifts, of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Alabama's evangelicals left reeling: Reaction to Doug Jones' victory

Evangelical voters in the US reeled in shock as their chosen candidate lost in Alabama, handing the state to a Democrat for the first time in 25 years.

The 8 things you need to know about the 8 days of Chanukah

The moral of Chanukah is that, ironically, sometimes you have to be prepared to fight in order to obtain genuine peace.

Ofsted demands new power to clamp down on illegal faith schools

School inspectors are demanding new powers to tackle conservative faith schools accused of 'spreading beliefs that clash with British values'.

How Martin Luther changed our Christmas show, and what he can do for you too

For seven years in a row, my wife Kristyn and I have had the privilege of touring the country with our Irish Christmas concert...But this year, a very unexpected guest has been added to the talented lineup: Martin Luther.

Israeli man jailed for attack on Galilee church where Jesus multiplied loaves and fish

An Israeli man has been jailed for four years after being found guilty of an arson attack on the church where it is thought Jesus performed the miracle of feeding the 5,000.