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Pope Francis remembers his kind and 'noble' predecessor Benedict XVI
Pope Francis has paid a moving tribute to his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who died on Saturday morning aged 95.

King Charles expresses 'deep sadness' over death of Pope Benedict XVI
King Charles III recalled "with fondness" meeting the Pope Emeritus at the Vatican in 2009.

Christian Windrush campaigners recognised in King's New Year Honours List
Christians who campaigned for the rights of the Windrush generation are among the more than 1,100 people to be recognised in the King's New Year Honours List.

Evangelicals look to strengthen theological education
Evangelicals recently came together for a major global consultation on how to improve collaboration around theological education.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the former Pope Benedict XVI as "one of the greatest theologians of his age" following his death at the age of 95.

Cardinal Nichols 'deeply saddened' by death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has expressed his sadness over the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

Former Pope Benedict XVI passes away at 95
The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95.

Catholic faithful praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Catholics are praying for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI after Pope Francis revealed that he is "very ill".

Church leaders welcome Tigray peace deal
Catholic bishops in Ethiopia have welcomed the recent agreement reached by the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) to cease hostilities.

Christian persecution expected to rise in 2023 - report
"Persecution has been on the increase in recent years. 2023 looks set to continue that trend," a Christian ministry leader has warned.

Pope Francis asks for prayers for Benedict XVI
There has been "an aggravation" in Benedict XVI's health, the Holy See press office confirmed.

Christians asked to pray for Ukraine over Christmas
Christians are being asked to remember the people of Ukraine in their prayers over the festive season.

UK government urged to save Afghan Christian from deportation in Pakistan
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has made an urgent appeal to the UK government to save an Afghan Christian convert facing "fatal" deportation from Pakistan.

Dozens of churches receive Christmas funding boost
Some 49 historic churches have received funding to safeguard their buildings just in time for Christmas.

King Charles III pays tribute to late Queen's faith in first Christmas speech
The King has used his first Christmas Day speech as sovereign to pay tribute to his mother, the late Queen's Christian faith.

Pope decries 'senseless' war in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
The Pope has used his Christmas Day message to call for peace and an end to the "senseless" war in Ukraine.