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Extremist jailed for at least 16 years over plot to kill Christian preacher
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
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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".

Theologian Wayne Grudem says Trump should drop out of Republican presidential race
Theologian Wayne Grudem says Trump should drop out of Republican presidential race

"If he drops out now, Trump will be remembered as the ex-president who with commendable humility put the good of the country ahead of his own personal ambition."

Jesus would 'go to prison' today for affirming traditional marriage and gender identity
Jesus would 'go to prison' today for affirming traditional marriage and gender identity

"Jesus also contradicts ideologically these ways [that] want to relativize or even destroy a marriage of men and women and the family of the parents with their own children," the German cardinal told GBNews host Jacob Rees-Mogg.

Sudan military occupy Coptic monastery
Sudan military occupy Coptic monastery

Concerns have been raised about the welfare of residents at a Coptic Christian monastery in Sudan after it was taken over by members of a special military unit with a poor human rights track record.

Christians welcome government's new transgender schools guidance
Christians welcome government's new transgender schools guidance

"Had this guidance been followed, many more children would have been protected and several Christians we are supporting would not have lost their jobs. Today, they are vindicated."

Church of England investigates vicar who called transgender priest 'a bloke'
Church of England investigates vicar who called transgender priest 'a bloke'

A Clergy Disciplinary Measure has been brought against Rev Brett Murphy about comments on his YouTube channel regarding Rev Rachel Mann, who is openly transgender.

5 things the Catholic Church\'s document on same-sex blessings does (and doesn\'t) say
5 things the Catholic Church's document on same-sex blessings does (and doesn't) say

The Vatican approved same-sex blessings, but there are a few caveats.

MP Layla Moran fears for Christian family sheltering in Gaza church
MP Layla Moran fears for Christian family sheltering in Gaza church

MP Layla Moran has said she is "desperately worried" about her relatives in Gaza and fears they will not survive Christmas.