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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.
The Magi, Herod and a national security crisis
Herod was a brutal, violent, murderous king. His rationale wouldn't strike us as that different from the ways hawkish politicians justify our wars today.
North Korea: Jailed Pastor Lim is in good spirits, church says
Hyeon Soo Lim was sentenced to hard labour for life for subversion, a ruling Canada called "unduly harsh".
Mother Teresa's forthcoming sainthood a 'great joy' for Filipinos: 'Living image of God's mercy'
The Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines warmly greeted the announcement from the Vatican that Mother Teresa was on her way to sainthood, with one bishop saying her canonisation will teach Filipinos to be more compassionate to the poor.
Promoters of 'Chrislam' are ignoring Gospel truth and deceiving Christians, evangelical leaders point out
Should Christians tolerate Muslims? This question is sparking heated debates worldwide with proponents of "Chrislam," or the combination of Christianity and Islam, claiming that the Islamic term "Allah" translates as "god."
World leaders must 'work harder than ever' to solve crisis in Middle East says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Westminster has called on world leaders to work "harder than ever" to bring to an end the terrible conflict in the Middle East which threatens to wipe out Christianity in the land of its birth.
Lord Carey: Government and churches must do more to help Christians in Middle East
Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has called on the Prime Minister to do more to help Christians facing rape, persecution and crucifixion by Daesh, or Islamic State, in the Middle East.
Queen to speak up for faith and Christianity
The Queen will use her traditional speech broadcast on Christmas Day to reflect on her personal faith and her belief in the enduring role of Christianity at the heart of British life.
BBC cuts back on religion and ethics spending
Church of England bishops accused the BBC of sidelining faith by planning big cuts to religious programming.
Civil partnerships: ten years on
Nearly 140,000 people have entered into a civil partnership since the first one took place ten years ago today.
Site where Jesus Christ drove demons into the sea uncovered, confirming biblical event
If Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump continues his winning streak culminating in his election as the next U.S. president in November next year, he may receive his warmest congratulations not from Western leaders who have expressed their displeasure at his inflammatory remarks.
7 awesome Bible verses that can be used for family Christmas cards
Writing to friends and family at Christmas is a tradition worth keeping. Here are some ideas for your cards this year.
Christians in Middle East face terminal threat from Islamists, warns Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales has warned that Christians in the Middle East are under threat "as never before" and will disappear in a few years if nothing is done to help them.
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.
Anonymous donor hides $50,000 under baby Jesus for a children's home
An anonymous donor left a cheque for $50,000 under baby Jesus in a nativity scene at The Children's Home in Amarillo, Texas, after being inspired by their behaviour.
Four-year-old boy asks Santa to pray with him for a baby he's never met
When most children visit Santa at Christmas time they ask for a present, but one four-year-old boy decided to use the moment for a different purpose.