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Europe on high alert as Christmas terror plots foiled in France, Germany, Austria
Several Muslim suspects have been arrested in France, Germany and Austria for allegedly planning Christmas terror attacks, according to reports, which say there's a "very high level of terrorist threat" from Islamic terrorists in France. Spain is also on alert.
New date, same traditions: Ukraine's first Christmas on December 25
Traditionally, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine have celebrated on January 7, in keeping with the Julian calendar that most branches of the Orthodox Church use to determine fixed-day religious celebrations. The decision to switch dates for Christmas and other holidays is one more way to assert Ukraine's cultural and political independence from Russia since Moscow's troops invaded the country in February 2022.
A 'sombre' Christmas in the Holy Land
Months of war between Israel and Gaza are taking a "terrible" toll on the entire region, with devastating consequences for people in the West Bank and Bethlehem who rely on tourism.
Jerusalem church leaders appeal for ceasefire in meeting with Israeli president
Jerusalem church leaders have met Israeli President Isaac Herzog to appeal for "an immediate and permanent humanitarian ceasefire".
TD Jakes' camp calls trending unverified report 'false'
A representative for popular televangelist T.D. Jakes, who leads The Potter's House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, has dismissed as "unequivocally false and baseless" an unverified report casting innuendo about his sexuality and accusing him of being a frequent participant at sex parties hosted by producer and music mogul Sean Combs, known by his stage name, Diddy.
Deck the Hall: The Stories of our Favourite Christmas Carols
Our Christmas songs and carols turn up in some surprising places. They come from surprising places, too.
Christian teacher guilty of 'unacceptable professional conduct' for sharing sexuality beliefs in Church of England school
A Christian teacher at a Church of England school has been found guilty of "unacceptable professional conduct" after expressing her views about human sexuality.
Extremist jailed for at least 16 years over plot to kill Christian preacher
An Islamist extremist has been sentenced to a minimum sentence of 16 years over a plot to kill a Christian preacher in London's Hyde Park.
Warnings sounded against assisted suicide amid fresh calls for law change
Fresh calls for assisted suicide to be legalised are being challenged over concerns for the vulnerable.
Five countries and their Christians to pray for this Christmas
While in the West Christmas is a time for celebrating the birth of Jesus with our families and loved ones, many Christians around the world must mark the season against a backdrop of oppression and uncertainty. Here are five countries where Christians need our prayers this Christmas.
The story of songs in Luke's Nativity - and their influence on Christian worship
The songs of Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon, are known as the Christmas Canticles. They have continued to be used as rich songs of praise down through the ages.
Hulk Hogan gets baptised
According to a tweet posted by Hogan in April, the former World Wrestling Entertainment star had originally accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior when he was a teenager.
Catholic archbishop admonishes Pope over same-sex blessings
A Catholic archbishop in Kazakhstan reportedly issued a formal repudiation of the Vatican doctrinal office's guidance this week allowing priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples. He accused the Catholic Church of propagating "gender ideology."
Pro-life volunteer moved on for praying silently on Bournemouth street
A pro-life volunteer has filed a complaint with council officials in Bournemouth after she was moved on for praying silently on a public street.
People sheltering in Gaza church are too scared to move
People trapped inside a Gaza church where two Christian women were reportedly killed by sniper fire are living in fear that they will be next
Repeal Equality Act, says Rees-Mogg
Sir Jacob said that workers must be free to "get on with their jobs, not spend all their time and energy in moralistic progressivism".