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Nearly half a million in grants brings Christmas cheer to dozens of churches
Grants totalling £473,000 for urgent building works have arrived just in time for Christmas for 47 churches across the UK.
David Amess suspect pleads not guilty
The suspect in the killing of MP Sir David Amess has pleaded not guilty to his murder.
'We celebrate every Christmas like it is our last,' says Pakistani Christian
This Christmas, some Christian families are making plans to avoid attending the same church service together in case of terrorist attacks.
In India, police are clamping down on Christmas gatherings
Police in India are using the pretext of violence from Hindu militants to ban Christmas services in Christian venues, according to Release International.
Thousands of Christmas gifts handed out to British school children
"In the UK network, we are seeing so many schools open up and we know this is just the beginning."
The Jewish contribution to Christmas music
"White Christmas", that most Christmassy of Christmas songs, was actually written by a Jew.
Synagogue from the time of Jesus unearthed near Sea of Galilee
Israeli archeologists have uncovered a synagogue in Galilee dating back to the time of Jesus.
Finding joy amid another Covid Christmas
In the Christmas story, there is plenty of sadness as well as happiness.
Christian leaders stand ready to help after tragic child deaths
Christian leaders stand ready to work with the government to stop more children being harmed following the tragic deaths of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson.
Prime Minister urged to re-settle 200 Afghan Christians facing death under the Taliban
The British Prime Minister must urgently make a pathway for 200 Christians in Afghanistan to flee the country four months after it was taken over by the Taliban, a human rights barrister has said.
Faith leaders back government booster drive
Faith leaders have joined forces with the government to support the booster drive.
Aleem Maqbool appointed BBC News Religion Editor
Maqbool has been the North America Correspondent for BBC News since 2014.
MPs speak out against attempts to force more abortion on Northern Ireland
The Government in Westminster is coming under increasing pressure to commission abortion services in Northern Ireland despite the devolution of abortion power in the region and the majority of sitting Northern Ireland MPs in Westminster opposing it.
Archbishop of Canterbury echoes fears for Christians in Holy Land
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his concern for Christians in the Holy Land after local church leaders warned of an increase in attacks on clergy and holy sites.
Christian women are 'agents of resistance' against North Korea's Communist regime
Through their networks on the margins of society, women who convert to Christianity "challenge the authority of the state's control over women's bodies and minds and empower other religious women to become agents of resistance", according to a report.
Justin Welby 'disappointed' by Tory Christmas party
The Archbishop of Canterbury said "we must all obey the rules".