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Pope Francis: Reforming the Vatican is like cleaning the Sphinx with a toothbrush
Pope Francis has told the Vatican's top administrators that his reforming agenda was like trying to clean Egypt's Sphinx with a toothbrush because of 'traitors' who stood in his way.
Fewer Americans believe Christmas stories are true
Belief in the literal truth of the biblical Christmas stories is declining in the US, according to Pew Research.
US religious leaders protest 'transgender ideology' in open letter
Religious leaders in the US have signed a statement attacking 'transgender ideology' and warning of the harm done to children when they are told they can change their sex or are given hormones to affect their development.
Former staff at Christian publisher Lion Hudson to get payout after company failed to consult before firing them
The 37 staff who were made redundant by the leading Christian publishing group Lion Hudson PLC in January have been awarded a payout after the company failed properly to consult with them before they were dismissed, The Bookseller reported.
South Sudan Church leaders urge hope and prayer for devastated country
Church leaders in South Sudan have issued a Christmas message of hope and a paper containing a 'road map' for resolving the country's long-running conflict.
'In Christ Alone': Keith and Kristyn Getty sing hymns and carols for Vice President Mike Pence
Thousands of people in Washington DC have been singing traditional Christmas carols this week, courtesy of Keith Getty OBE and Kristyn Getty, the preeminent writers and performers of modern hymns including 'In Christ Alone'.
6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas
It's extra special when you realise God, the creator of heaven and earth, is speaking to you through the words someone has written you.
Bath Abbey given green light to remove historic pews despite protests from heritage campaigners
A church court has ruled that officials at the Grade-1 listed Bath Abbey can remove its historic Victorian pews on the grounds that more people could be attracted for popular events such as concerts and bake sales.
US mother sues school district claiming 'unconstitutional' promotion of Christianity
A mother in the US sued her daughter's school district on Monday, alleging pervasive promotion of Christianity, King5.com reported.
India: Carol singers arrested accused of trying to convert Hindus
Six carol singers have been arrested in India after they were accused of trying to convert people to Christianity, according to the Christian charity Open Doors.
Queuing for Communion, and then blown up: Pakistan's Christians bury victims of suicide attack
Christian mourners in Pakistan yesterday buried the eleven victims of the joint suicide attack on a church in Quetta, western Pakistan on Sunday morning, World Watch Monitor (WWM) reported.
A million children in poverty to miss out on free school meals, charity warns
A million children who are living in poverty in England will miss out on free school meals under new universal credit proposals, a charity has warned.
Half of UK adults lonely at Christmas
The Salvation Army has highlighted the scourge of loneliness at Christmas, with a poll showing nearly half of UK adults saying they felt lonely at some point.
Pope prays for 6 kidnapped Nigerian nuns
Pope Francis has appealed for the released of six Nigerian nuns kidnapped from their convent in the town of Iguoriakhi, Nigeria, last month.
Quetta church death toll rises, ISIS claims responsibility for attack
Nine people are now known to have died and more than 50 were injured when two men attacked the church.
Deadly attack on Pakistan Methodist church leaves 8 dead, many wounded
Eight people have died and 44 have been injured at a Methodist church in Pakistan, according to reports from Quetta this morning.