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'I'm afraid that a real persecution has already begun,' says Cardinal Zen on Hong Kong
Former Bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, says there is no freedom of expression in the city anymore after Beijing imposed a national security law earlier this year.
Calls for release of Christian journalist jailed for reporting on Wuhan Covid-19 outbreak
A Christian independent journalist has been jailed in China for reporting early on about the outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan.
World Vision makes changes after Senate probe into links with group that funded terrorism
The US Senate Finance Committee said World Vision USA's funding of the Islamic Relief Agency (ISRA) was "borderline negligent."
The 10 most expensive climate-fuelled natural disasters in 2020
A new Christian Aid report has identified 10 extreme events in 2020 that were all influenced by climate change and caused at least $1.5bn in damage each.
Nativity-themed posters encourage climate emergency conversations over Christmas
The posters are inspired by the Nativity and feature a manger scene with the strapline: "A child is born. What kind of future do we want for our children?"
Persecution set to rise in India and China in 2021 - report
Persecution has been widespread across India and China even during the pandemic, but things are only likely to get worse in 2021, Release International has warned.
Christmas has been 'very hard' for Christians in the Holy Land
It could be Christmas 2021 before the Holy Land starts to get back on its feet, Friends of the Holy Land has warned.
At least 11 dead and priest abducted in Christmas Eve attack on Christian village
A predominantly Christian village in Nigeria was attacked on Christmas Eve, leaving several people dead.
Life-sized angels offer comfort and hope at Christmas
Churches across England have been using angels in creative installations to share a message of comfort and hope with the nation over what has been a difficult Christmas for many.
John Sentamu to be made a life peer
The former Archbishop of York is to be made a life peer in the House of Lords.
Talking about death can be 'life-giving', says bishop
People shouldn't be afraid to talk about death, even over Christmas, the Bishop of Gloucester has said.
Let the light of Christmas guide us, says Queen
The Queen drew on the parable of the Good Samaritan for her Christmas Day speech as she praised those caring for others in a difficult year.
Pope calls for Covid vaccine to be made available to all in Urbi et Orbi message
The Pope has used his traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi message to remember those who have suffered this year because of conflict, humanitarian crises, natural disasters or coronavirus.
Give the lonely a call this Christmas, says Archbishop
Just a phone call and a chat can help someone get through Christmas on their own, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Church leaders in call for peace in South Sudan
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly have urged the leaders of South Sudan to pursue peace.
Church leaders speak of hope in Christ on subdued Christmas for millions around the world
"'A child was born for us; a Son is given to us': this is the certainty of Christians."