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Shine, Jesus, Shine remix launched for Christmas evangelism campaign
The project was divinely inspired, says the organiser

Sudanese human rights activist assaulted in Newcastle
The assault happened outside Newcastle City Hall, said Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Gaza's Christians praying for a peaceful Christmas
Conditions remain tough for Gaza's Christians despite the ceasefire.

Suspended Christian nurse accuses nursing body of 'discrimination'
A Christian nurse suspended since April after refusing to use a transgender patient's preferred pronouns has accused the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) of "discrimination".

Church in Wales 'road map' for same-sex blessings is 'distressing'
Orthodox Anglicans have accused bishops in the Church in Wales of "misleading" statements as it moves towards making same-sex blessings permanent.

Concern over treatment of Orthodox Metropolitan in Ukraine
Real life is very rarely about the "goodies" and the "baddies".

African church leaders promote healthcare development
Following US aid cuts, African governments may need to take responsibility for their own people.

Papal visit to Middle East an encouragement to the region's remaining Christians
The Pope appealed for peace before departing Lebanon at the end of his first foreign papal trip.

Correspondence from Alice in Wonderland author, Lewis Carroll, discovered in Lincoln Cathedral
The letter mentions a number of people who partially inspired scenes from Carroll’s most famous work, Alice in Wonderland.

Police still haven't decided if pro-life campaigner will be charged for silent prayer
Pro-life campaigner Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has had a legal Sword of Damocles over her head for 10 months as British authorities continue to decide whether or not to charge her for silent prayer in an abortion clinic buffer zone.

Most people in Britain believe that Christmas has become too commercial
Many Brits want a return to tradition, a survey by the Children's Society has found.

Shine Jesus Shine tops poll of favourite assembly hymns
The popular church song Shine Jesus Shine is also a hit at school assemblies, according to the findings of a Songs of Praise poll.

Church leaders pray for unity in service marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea
An ecumenical service has been held by Christian leaders in Iznik, Turkey, to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.

Church of England launches its biggest ever Christmas campaign
The Church of England's 'Joy of Christmas' campaign gets underway today, inviting people across the nation to "rediscover the hope and joy at the heart of the season".

Report calls for return of classical liberal education
The classical approach is popular with homeschoolers.

Christian ethos in NI schools will be maintained, Education Minister promises after RE ruling
Some schools were concerned that they could not put on the traditional Nativity play after the UK Supreme Court ruling.