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Kidnapped Nigerian bishop recuperating after being freed
A Catholic bishop has been released after being kidnapped and held for five days.
Simpler weddings could be key to increasing marriage rates - think tank
Simpler and cheaper weddings could encourage more people to marry, a think tank has said.
Britain is still a Christian country, say most Brits
Most Brits, including those with no faith, still regard the UK as a Christian country, a YouGov poll has found.
Five Christians executed by Islamists
The Islamist militants released a video saying the deaths were a "warning to Christians in all parts of the world and those in Nigeria".
Make peace a reality, says Pope in New Year Angelus
In his first Angelus of the New Year, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of being peacemakers following the "painful" events of the past year.
The world may face something 'worse' than Covid-19 unless it changes direction
There may be more pandemics in the future unless mankind learns how to be a good steward of the Earth, the Archbishop of York has warned.
Safeguarding champion among Christians on New Year Honours List
David Pearson, the former CEO of independent Christian safeguarding charity Thirtyone:eight, has received an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List.
'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.