Mark Woods

Jesus was a refugee, says Cathy Burton's reworked carol in aid of Syrian children
Her new version of the traditional carol In the Bleak Midwinter focuses on the needs of young refugees.

Donald Trump: He's not the Messiah, he's a very naughty boy
The latest row over his plans to stop all Muslims entering the US is only the latest in a string of what in other candidates would mean instant electoral extinction.

India: Women from threatened Christian orphanage issue cry for help
The orphanage is set to be taken over by local authorities.

Bishops broker South Sudan peace deal: 'They have forgiven each other'
South Sudanese Church leaders have helped broker a reconciliation with an armed group.

Three Bible miracles that teach us how to pray
Sometimes in the Bible, prayer is an action, not expressed in words.

Hanukkah: What exactly are Jews celebrating?
The Festival of Lights recalls an event in ancient Jewish history.

India: Christian-run orphanage accused of housing trafficked girls
The founder of Moses Ministries has denied the allegations, which he says are motivated by anti-Christian feeling.

Middle East violence sign of End Times, say US evangelicals
The vast majority of US evangelicals believe that the unfolding violence in the Middle East is a sign that the end times are nearer.

US gun sales surge after San Bernardino shooting
Many Americans are stocking up on weapons after the country's worst mass shooting in three years.

Swapping the Bible for the Qur'an: How street comedy challenged religious prejudice
Two Dutch comedians disguised a Bible as a Qur'an and filmed people's reactions.

Floods hit Keswick Ministries, but it's still helping townspeople
Buildings belonging to Keswick Ministries are among those damaged in the floods that submerged parts of the town over the weekend.
Christians and Jews are partners, not enemies, say Orthodox rabbis
The document is claimed to signal a new departure in relations between the two faiths.

Millions of Holy Year pilgrims expected in Rome: Will the city cope?
Pope Francis took Italy by surprise when he announced the Holy Year in March.

Gospel For Asia: We're sorry for 'pain and confusion' caused to supporters
GFA says it is implementing recommended changes with the help of outside counsellors.

US evangelicals vote for Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu as top world leader
Netanyahu was mentioned more frequently by evangelical Christians than any other leader.

Britain's answer to Leytonstone stabbings summed up in a hashtag: #youain'tnoMuslimbruv
The slogan has been taken up by social media users as the perfect riposte to Islamist terrorism.