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Christmas traditions 'create a sense of stability', says Bishop of London
The Bishop of London is encouraging people to escape the Brexit chaos by indulging in a panto, nativity play or other time-honoured Christmas traditions.
No need to edit 'Virgin's womb' out of 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', say CofE bishops
The Bishop of Crediton said there was no need to be 'squeamish' about references to the Virgin Mary's womb.
Jerusalem churches fear Israel is using 'discriminatory' bill to seize their land
Jerusalem church leaders said the 'Tenants' Rights Law' is harmful to Christians
Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Paddy Ashdown
Former leader of the Liberal Democrats Paddy Ashdown died on Saturday at the age of 77 after being treated for bladder cancer.
Democrat says Trump's border wall would have killed baby Jesus but GoFundMe campaign still raises $15m
Democratic congressman Luis Gutierrez blasted Christians who support Donald Trump's border wall but Pastor Robert Jeffress came to his defence, saying even Heaven is going to have a wall around it.
The more popular children are also more stingy
Children who are popular are less likely to be generous with their friends when it comes to Christmas gifts, research has found.
More people are tired of political correctness but research reveals big political divide
Most Americans do not want to see their country become any more 'politically correct' but research reveals big differences between Republicans and Democrats.
ISIS threatens Britain's 'pigs of the cross'
The Islamic State has issued a fresh terrorist threat to 'pigs of the cross' in Britain this Christmas.
School children should learn about Jesus from Muslim and feminist perspectives, say academics
School children should not only learn about the Christian Jesus, say the authors of a new classroom textbook.
Doing good in secret: How George W Bush sponsored a child through Compassion International
An extraordinary story has emerged of former US president George W Bush's anonymous sponsorship of a Filippino child through Christian agency Compassion.
Quarter of British adults don't know the Christmas story, survey finds
A survey of British adults found only 71 per cent said they could confidently retell the Christmas story.
Diets heavy in junk food increase risk of depression, study finds
Eating too much fast food, processed meat and cakes is putting people at increased risk of depression, according to a new study.
Political and religious leaders look to Trump for help to end persecution of Nigeria's Christians
A Nigerian Archbishop has joined US political leaders in calling on Donald Trump to intervene in the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Shamed MP Fiona Onasanya says she is in 'good biblical company' as she compares herself to OT prophets
Onansanya was convicted yesterday of perverting the course of justice after lying about who was driving her car.
Fresh arrests see more Early Rain church members held, US watchdogs denounce crackdown
The move against the Early Rain church follows the arrest of 100 church members and leaders last week including its pastor Wang Yi and his wife Jiang Rong.
Vandalism forces cathedral to install security cameras
The dean of Peel Cathedral in the Isle of Man said it had no other option after vandals sprayed grafitti and damaged furniture.