Church
Archbishop of York urges UK to welcome refugees in Christmas message
The UK must play its part in welcoming as many refugees as it can, the Archbishop of York has said in his Christmas message.
Pope urges return to simplicity in Christmas message
Pope Francis led the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics into Christmas on Thursday, urging those "intoxicated" by possessions and superficial appearances to return to the essential values of life.
Christianity faces 'elimination' in the land of its birth, warns Archbishop of Canterbury
Christians face elimination in the very region in which the Christian faith began because of Daesh, the Archbishop of Canterbury is expected to say today.
Good King Wenceslas: A Yuletide tale of treachery and murder
Is there more to Wenceslas than a kind gesture on a snowy day, when he hot-footed it to a peasant's hut with flesh, wine and pine-logs?
Church of England and Church of Scotland to move closer in historic agreement
The Church of Engand and presbyterian Church of Scotland have have moved towards an historic agreement to work more closely together.
Astrology, breastfeeding, asylum seekers and invisible donkeys. Time to look again at the Christmas story.
The trouble with our favourite things is that we're prone to over-consuming them. What might we miss in the process?
'Star Wars' movies fascinate Mormons, and it's not only because their leader resembled Yoda, the Jedi Master
Is Jedi Master Yoda in "Star Wars" actually a Mormon church leader? Surprisingly, there are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who believe this to be true, alleging that Yoda is actually Spencer Kimball, who led the church from 1974 to 1985, the Washington Post reported.
David Cameron: Britain is a Christian country that must remember birth of Christ
David Cameron has delivered his most explicitly Christian Christmas message yet, stating that Britain is a "Christian country" whose people must remember what the birth of Christ represents.
John Piper rebukes Liberty University's Jerry Falwell over call for students to carry guns
Jerry Falwell, president of Liberty University, urged students to carry concealed weapons on campus after the San Bernadino shootings.
Hijab-wearing Wheaton professor could lose her job as talks break down
Hawkins was suspended as a teacher at Wheaton after saying on social media that Muslims and Christians worship the same God.
What do Old Testament prophets have to say about Jesus' birth?
Looking back to look forward: Florence Taylor examines the Old Testament prophecies that are fulfilled in the birth of Christ.
Christmas Starts With Christ ad campaign banned from cinemas
Digital Cinema Media has decided not to approve the Christmas Starts With Christ short video because it constitutes "religious advertising".
Imprisoned Iranian pastor Farshid Fathi freed after five years
Farshid Fathi was arrested on Boxing Day, 2010 during raids targeting Christian churches.
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.
Acceptance of homosexuality growing in churches
More Christian denominations across America are becoming accepting of homosexuality, showing increase in percentages between studies done in 2007 and 2015.
Liberia and Ebola: A story of courage that turned heartbreak to hope
Cris Rogers visited Liberia and found a "new normal" there, inspired by the stories he heard.