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What is Advent and why do we celebrate it?
What is Advent and why do we celebrate it?

In churches across the land, Advent marks the coming of Christmas. This is the story ...

At-home abortion bill receives first reading
At-home abortion bill receives first reading

A Bill that will require the Government to conduct a review into the risks associated with at-home medical abortions in which a woman self-administers a medical abortion outside of a clinical setting has been launched in the House of Lords.

Two MPs attempt to hijack government bill with extreme abortion up to birth amendments
Two MPs attempt to hijack government bill with extreme abortion up to birth amendments

Pro-abortion MPs, Stella Creasy and Diana Johnson, have hijacked a government bill by tabling amendments that propose removing offences that make it illegal to perform a self-abortion at any point right through to birth.

Christian community in Syria brought to its knees by 'uncontrollable emigration'
Christian community in Syria brought to its knees by 'uncontrollable emigration'

The future of Christianity in Syria is under threat as Christian families continue to leave the country "en masse", a church leader is warning.

Father of Indi Gregory pays moving tribute to his 'beautiful warrior' at her funeral
Father of Indi Gregory pays moving tribute to his 'beautiful warrior' at her funeral

The funeral of baby Indi Gregory was held in Nottingham's Catholic Cathedral on Friday.

Government employees may be barred from wearing religious attire, EU court rules
Government employees may be barred from wearing religious attire, EU court rules

The European Union's highest court has ruled that member state governments can prohibit public employees from wearing religious attire, such as Muslim female head coverings.

Nearly a quarter of young Brits open to banning the Bible
Nearly a quarter of young Brits open to banning the Bible

Nearly a quarter of young Brits would ban the Bible if they felt its pages contained 'hate speech', according to a poll.

Fossil fuel protest at Chichester Cathedral 'disappointing'
Fossil fuel protest at Chichester Cathedral 'disappointing'

Chichester Cathedral has called the disruption of a service by climate protesters as it was being broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 "disappointing".

Jesus Film project to release animated version
Jesus Film project to release animated version

The Jesus Film Project has announced a new animated version in the pipeline that will introduce the story of the life of Jesus to a whole new generation.

Strong families and strong faith make a strong America, says Pence
Strong families and strong faith make a strong America, says Pence

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence wants Americans to get back round the dinner table and make their families a priority.

Christians feel more confident sharing faith with some than others
Christians feel more confident sharing faith with some than others

Most Christians feel confident about sharing their faith - but with some people more than others, according to research by London City Mission (LCM).

Religious workers have higher job satisfaction, study finds
Religious workers have higher job satisfaction, study finds

British workers with a faith are more trusting, satisfied and optimistic than their atheist counterparts, a new study shows.

Pope meets Celtic FC players and manager
Pope meets Celtic FC players and manager

Francis was presented with his very own green and white shirt signed by the Glasgow team and emblazoned with "Francis".

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor\'s advice
Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor's advice

On Saturday, the Vatican had announced that the pope was sick with the flu.

At least 10 Christians slain in Nigerian state
At least 10 Christians slain in Nigerian state

Suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on 24 November attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing at least 10 Christians, sources said.

Sacked chaplain takes legal action against headteacher
Sacked chaplain takes legal action against headteacher

A school chaplain who was fired after telling pupils they did not have to agree with LGBT ideology is taking legal action against his former headteacher.