Carey Lodge
From Kolkata slumdog to university graduate and entrepreneur - one young man's story
Janealam Sheik grew up in the slums of Kolkata, often going hungry and witnessing the tragic deaths of many friends. Yesterday, he graduated with a Master's degree from Manchester University. Carey Lodge hears his story.
'Build bridges not walls': Catholic bishops protest Israeli expansion
Catholic properties, including a Salesian convent, monastery and school, are at risk under Israeli security wall plans.
Nigeria: 'Government must show it cares about the weak' says Archbishop
The Nigerian government needs to do more to protect vulnerable people, the Archbishop of Jos has said following a blast that killed at least 40 people in the city on Thursday evening.
Five of the weirdest Christmas crazes of all time
Maybe it's the festive cheer, or simply a result of too many mince pies, but every Christmas there's another craze to take Brits by storm. Carey Lodge takes a trip down memory lane...
Religious minorities in Pakistan facing increased persecution
Violence and discrimination against religious minorities in Pakistan has intensified, reports Carey Lodge.
Did a star lead the wise men to Bethlehem? A quarter of children think they used Google maps
Fears that the real meaning of Christmas has been lost might not be far off, as a new survey reveals some interesting takes on the nativity story.
'Hate campaigns' increasingly launched against atheists
There has been a marked increase in the systematic targeting of atheists across the globe, a report released today reveals.
Shane Claiborne: The power of a name
As we remember Jesus coming to earth at Christmas, his human suffering and struggle leads us to lament the injustice we see today, says Shane Claiborne.
Preacher Scott Lively on trial for role in Uganda anti-gay law
Lively will face trial for crimes against humanity for his role in influencing the Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA).
Man shouting 'Kill the Jews' stabs student in New York
Police fatally shot a man who stabbed a Jewish student in Brooklyn on Tuesday, officials have confirmed.
Liam Fox: It's not 'Happy Holidays' but Happy Christmas
Christians should not shy away from celebrating their faith at Christmas, the former Secretary of State for Defence will insist in a video.
The world's smallest Bible released
If you've ever struggled to fit your Bible into an already overflowing bag, you're in luck. Measuring just 4.76mm each side, the world's smallest Bible has been released.
Judge rules blood transfusion can be given to son of Jehovah's Witnesses
A young boy suffering from severe burns may be given a blood transfusion after a judge ruled yesterday that his devout parents' views would not be taken into account.
France accused of 'totalitarian secularism' after nativity scene removal
A row has broken out in France after a court ruled that a nativity scene must be removed from a council building in La Roche-Sur-Yon.
Christian gay cake row: Politician calls for law change
A Private Member's Bill to introduce a conscience clause into law was yesterday launched by a Christian politician in Northern Ireland.
DRC: Family burned alive and children beheaded in brutal attack
37 people were killed in another brutal attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, a country expert has told Christian Today.