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Jesus' teachings have been 'the bedrock of my faith', says Queen in Christmas message
The Queen reflected on the "simplicity" of the Christmas story in a poignant message in which she also remembered her "beloved Philip".
The early Christian bishop who became Santa Claus
There is a vast gulf between the original bishop and the modern Santa Claus.
Presents from a princess: the mission to deliver millions of Christmas gifts to soldiers on the 1914Â frontline
And so, over 100 years later, this modest gift has left a legacy of care and respect for those who serve and are separated from their families and loved ones at Christmas.
Pope appeals for peace in Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi address
The Pope has urged the world not to be indifferent to conflicts and tragedies but instead continue working for peace.
Archbishop reflects on human mortality and fragility in Christmas sermon
The Archbishop of Canterbury also paid tribute to volunteers and the human achievements in science that made the vaccine possible.
Welby stands by Holy Land comments after Jewish backlash
The Jewish community has been angered by claims of "a systematic attempt to drive the Christian community out of Jerusalem and other parts of the Holy Land".
The magnificent history of the maligned and misunderstood fruitcake
Nothing says Christmas quite like a fruitcake â or, at the very least, a fruitcake joke.
Can we manage a Christmas away from the screen?
For all the advantages of technology, there is a shadow side, and one subject in particular is likely to dominate family celebrations: the hotly contested issue of screen time!
Getting jabbed mirrors Jesus' teaching to 'love our neighbours', says Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has used his Christmas message to urge people to get boosted and vaccinated against Covid-19, suggesting it is the Christ-like thing to do.
Many people believe Jesus came to earth but are less sure about why
A majority of Americans believe Jesus was born in Bethlehem and that he is the Son of God, according to a new survey from an evangelical research firm.
12 Christians killed in attack just before Christmas
Terrorists killed 12 Christians in an attack on a village in north-eastern Nigeria on Sunday, just days ahead of Christmas.
How the children of the persecuted Church celebrate Christmas
Around the world, Christian children in countries with persecution are looking forward to celebrating Christmas in their own special way.
This Christmas, give yourself permission to rest
It has been a tough one for so many of us, and so you needn't feel guilty about what you haven't managed to achieve
Calls to scrap transgender requirement are 'totally out of touch'
MPs are wrong to suggest that transgender people should no longer have to live for two years in their chosen gender being receiving legal recognition, The Christian Institute has said.
How the Bible shapes my writing
Writing fiction for me, far from being an escape from reality, is actually an exercise in engaging with reality
Being vaccinated is a 'moral issue' - Welby
Taking the Covid vaccine is how we can love our neighbour, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.