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Why December 1 is not the beginning of Advent
The makers of Advent calendars are adamant â December 1 is when Advent begins.
World's oldest Latin Bible returns to Britain after 1300 years
The world's oldest-known Latin-written Bible is to return to Britain after a more than 1300-year hiatus.
Martyn Lloyd-Jones: 6 quotes on 'Spiritual Depression'
In his book 'Spiritual Depression', now a classic, he tries to get to the 'causes and cures' of depression. Originally published in 1959, it offers some helpful insights for Christians who struggle with depression today.
Russian priest blamed after rocket he blessed crashes into the ocean
The Russian Orthodox Church came crashing down to earth this week after one of its priests was criticised for blessing a rocket that failed to reach its designated orbit and instead landed in the Atlantic ocean, sparking an extraordinary row.
Family Research Council head says Archbishop of Canterbury 'doesn't understand Christian orthodoxy'
Tony Perkins, head of the conservative lobbying group the Family Research Council (FRC), has lambasted Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby for having 'absolutely no grasp on the biblical foundations of his faith' but 'criticising Americans who do'.
Christian rival to John Lewis Christmas ad goes viral
A Christian rival to John Lewis and Marks and Spencer's Christmas adverts is going viral and was viewed more than 50,000 times in the first 24 hours after going live.
Tim Farron: The dictators of liberal tyranny have met their match
Tim Farron is destined to spend his career defending both his faith and his liberalism. That may be no bad thing.
Mugabe is gone, so the Archbishop of York puts his clerical collar back on
Ten years after he dramatically cut up his clerical collar on the BBC's Andrew Marr show in a protest at the rule of Robert Mugabe, the Archbishop of York has put it back on.
Youth pastor charged over Thanksgiving Day murder of wife, daughter and boyfriend
Christopher R. Gattis was arrested on Thanksgiving night after the bodies of his wife, her daughter and the daughter's boyfriend were found at his Chester, Virginia home.
Coptic Church bells ring out across Egypt in solidarity with mosque attack victims
Up to 300 people were killed when militants targeted worshippers in a coordinated gun and bomb attack on al-Rawdah mosque in Bir al-Abed, west of Arish city in the Sinai region.
Faith helps protect women against domestic violence: Tearfund survey
Men who are actively engaged in a faith group are more than twice as likely to think violence towards their partner is never justified.
Don't call God 'he': Church of Sweden calls clergy to use gender-neutral language
The Church of Sweden is opting for gender-neutral language when referring to God, with designators like 'he' and 'Lord' being omitted from liturgy.
Traumatised: How art therapy is shining a light for Iraqi refugees after ISIS
Traumatised refugee children in Iraq are receiving healing help through the power of art therapy, as they recover from the damage done by ISIS.
Pope Francis leads prayer for 'seeds of peace' in war-torn South Sudan and Congo
Pope Francis led prayer for peace in South Sudan and Congo last night, after papal visits to the countries was deferred by the ongoing conflict in the regions.
West End stars come together for evangelical Christmas extravaganza
Christian performers from across the UK and some of the biggest shows in the West End such as Les Miserables, The Phantom of The Opera, Matilda and Wicked are coming together on December 3 to present an evangelical show.
China's Communist regime blocks tourists visiting Vatican
The Chinese Communist Party has ordered travel agencies not to send tour groups to visit the Vatican, according to reports, because 'there are no diplomatic relations' between China and the Holy See.