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Shine, Jesus, Shine remix launched for Christmas evangelism campaign
Shine, Jesus, Shine remix launched for Christmas evangelism campaign

The project was divinely inspired, says the organiser

Sudanese human rights activist assaulted in Newcastle
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
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'
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.