Mark Woods
Homelessness: Churches help thousands each winter, study finds
The study shows that 2,171 homeless guests were accommodated in 500 venues last winter.
No mince pies, by order: When Parliament banned Christmas
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, as everyone knows. But there was a time in England's history when it was banned altogether.
It came upon the midnight clear: The story behind the hymn
This carol has been condemned as not really a hymn at all, just an ethical song.
Is Christmas really a pagan festival?
Lots of people today argue that Christmas is just a pagan mid-winter festival that was taken over by the Church and turned into a celebration of the birth of Christ.
Vicar of Baghdad to serve as patron of Barnabas Fund
Canon Andrew White and Baroness Cox have agreed to serve as patrons.
What was the partridge doing in the pear tree, anyway? How the song could teach you about the Bible
Most of our Christmas songs and customs aren't really all that old. One that's more antique than most is the famous song about the partridge and the pear tree.
Muslim bus passengers save Christians from Al-Shabaab extremists: 'Kill us all or leave'
Muslim passengers refused to be separated from Christians when their bus was ambushed by suspected Islamist extremists.
No charges for Detroit pastor who killed man wielding brick
The pastor of the City of God church had an "honest and reasonable belief" that he was at risk of death, say prosecutors.
How did the Star of Bethlehem manage to stop over the stable?
It "stopped over the place where the child was" â which is very odd behaviour for a star.
Pakistan Christian TV station back on air after suspected arson attack
The equipment used by Karachi-based Gawahi TV was completely destroyed in the blaze.
Italy: Evangelicals and Catholics create 'humanitarian corridor' for refugees â 'If Christians don't do this, who will?'
The organisations will be working in Morocco and Ethiopia to relocate refugees to Italy
US evangelicals issue powerful pro-refugee call
The statement is a powerful counter-blast to growing public fears of Islamist terrorism.
Widow of slain missionary receives Mother Teresa award
Gladys Staines has been honoured with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice.
Could Bethlehem be the hottest new stag do destination?
A stag and hen party operator is offering the trip as part of a five-night visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
India: Christmas cancelled in Chennai after floods devastate region
The floods resulted from heavy rainfall in November and December, thought to be the result of the El Nino phenomenon.
Justin Trudeau backs imprisoned pastor Hyeon Soo Lim
Hyeon Soo Lim was sentenced by North Korea's Supreme Court for what it called crimes against the state.