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Christmas gifts for grieving families in Syria
Displaced Christian families in Syria who have lost loved ones in acts of persecution and other violence are to receive a special offering this Christmas â thanks to the benefactors of Aid to the Church in Need.
Christians no longer a majority in New Zealand
For the first time in over a century, less than half of New Zealanders call themselves Christians.
Texas moves to protect 'Merry Christmas'
Texas has become the first state in the US to pass laws legally protecting the celebration of Christmas.
Give your Christmas bonus to credit unions, says bishop
The Acting Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocese is encouraging more people to get involved with projects to help the vulnerable this Christmas through food banks, night shelters and supporting credit unions.
St Hugh's Church: A place of brightness and light in Bermondsey
The new St Hugh's Church building in Bermondsey was full to overflowing as the Bishop of Southwark, the Right Reverend Christopher Chessun, led the congregation in thanksgiving and dedicated the building to the glory of God.
Saeed Abedini's wife challenges Obama to do more for his release
"I never anticipated that I would have to battle my own government" â Pastor Abedini's wife challenges Obama to call for the release of her husband.
'Tyrannical' law will prohibit sexual orientation conversion therapy
Legislation is being discussed in Parliament to make it illegal for registered counsellors or psychotherapists to help people with unwanted homosexual attractions.
Virgen De Guadalupe day Dec. 12: Catholic Churches celebrate day when Juan Diego saw the Virgin Mary
Today is Virgen De Guadalupe day, a day in Mexican history where thousands of Catholic churches celebrate the Saint.
Up to 1,000 killed in Central African Republic
Fighting broke out once again between rebel groups in the Central African Republic last week and reports suggest that almost 1,000 people have been killed.
WOW Hits 2014 Deluxe Edition
2014's edition features music from Chris Tomlin, Matthew West and Amy Grant. Labels including Capitol, Provident and Word Entertainment are all represented over the 36 tracks.
Time magazine 'Person of the Year': Past winners and their lesser known Christian faith
Five winners of Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' whose Christian leanings are not so talked about.
First facelift for Church of the Nativity in centuries
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is wrapped in scaffolding this Christmas as it gets its first renovation in over half a millennium.
Malaysia's 'Allah' ruling widely criticised
Malaysia's escalating dispute over who has the right to use the word 'Allah' to describe God continues unabated.
Graham Usher to be next Bishop of Dudley
The Reverend Canon Graham Usher is currently rector and lecturer of Hexham Abbey in the Diocese of Newcastle
Australia: Christians welcome same-sex marriage decision
The Australian Christian Lobby has welcomed a High Court ruling overturning legislation allowing gay marriage in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Syria: Let kidnapped nuns go free
A passionate appeal for the release of 12 religious sisters kidnapped in Syria has been made by a bishop from a country torn apart by violence and persecution.