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Christian author defends Archbishop's nativity 'legend' remarks
Shortly after the head of the worldwide Anglican Communion drew fire for dismissing one popular aspect of the nativity story as a "legend" the week before Christmas, a Christian author and speaker defended the church leader and criticized British media for going "berserk."
Pope renews hope for positive dialogue with China
Pope Benedict repeated on Friday the Vatican's willingness to have a constructive dialogue with China's communist government.
Holy Land exhibition shows rare religious harmony
In a rare display of religious harmony in the Holy Land, a Jerusalem museum has thrown a spotlight on the shared symbols of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Blair conversion bolsters Catholicism's 'lead'
Former prime minister Tony Blair's conversion to Catholicism means he is now a member of the most popular Christian denomination in Britain, according to religious research published on Sunday.
Sarkozy breaks French taboo on church and politics
President Nicolas Sarkozy has broken a French taboo by urging a more active role for religion in public life.
Pentecostals 'Spreading Christmas Cheer' at London's tube stations
Teams of volunteers from Jesus House have been standing outside tube stations in north London this week giving out mince pies, cups of tea, coffee and hot chocolate in their annual "Spreading Christmas Cheer" initiative.
Blair converts to Catholicism
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, now the Middle East peace envoy, has converted from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism, the head of Britain's Catholics said on Saturday.
Sarkozy arrives in Afghanistan
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday for talks with Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai and to meet French troops serving under NATO's command, a presidential palace official said.
Chavez extends oil largesse
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez proposed on Friday extending a barter scheme used by Cuba to other Caribbean and Central American nations to help them pay for oil supplies with products and services.
Madeleine's parents issue Christmas plea
The parents of missing girl Madeleine McCann issued a video on Saturday with a new plea for information about her whereabouts and a special Christmas message to their daughter to "be brave".
Christian Aid Director issues Christmas message
Christian Aid Director Dr Daleep Mukarji in his Christmas message has urged people of all faiths to remember the real meaning of Christmas amid today's growing commercialism and consumerism.
Food for thought
The cookbook that tells people not only recipes, but the work that Christians are doing in the countries they originate from.
Bishop tells clergy to 'take it easy' at Christmas
The Bishop of Lichfield has spoken of his concerns for his clergy and appealed for them to take it easy at Christmas.
Leicester Christians in largest ever interactive Christmas celebration
Thousands of people across Leicestershire and Rutland took part in the largest Christmas sing-a-long in the country.
Climate change is a 'matter of faith', says ecumenical leader
World Council of Churches head Dr Samuel Kobia has called concerns about climate change "a matter of faith" and told the Christian faith community that it must be at the vanguard of the response.
Switchfoot swaps band instruments for building tools, raises over $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity
Multi-Platinum selling band Switchfoot concluded its 34-city Appetite for Construction Tour with Relient K and Ruth in Everett, WA Dec. 3.