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Archbishop of York explores the place of Mary in the Christmas story
Stephen Cottrell said "the most astonishingly beautiful part of the story of Advent and Christmas" was Mary's 'yes' to the angel.
3 more missionaries released in Haiti
Three more of the 17 Christian Aid Ministries missionaries kidnapped in Haiti on October 16 were released on Sunday night.
Titus Trust culture contributed to safeguarding risks - report
The Trust commissioned the report after facing criticism for its handling of the Smyth scandal and the subsequent abuse scandal around Rev Jonathan Fletcher, former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon.
We're prepared to go to prison, say Christians opposed to conversion therapy ban
Over 500 church leaders from across the UK have written to the government to say they are prepared to face criminal charges if a conversion therapy ban is introduced.
Church groups settle discrimination case against Scotland's largest grant-making trust
Scotland's largest grant-making trust has admitted unlawful discrimination against two church groups after cancelling their bookings.
Put a stop to travel red lists, says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury said the red list was a form of "travel apartheid".
Europe has 'failed' on migration - bishop
The Church of England's Bishop in Europe has blamed a failure of dialogue between the UK Government and the European Union for the English Channel migrant crisis.
Getting back to where we once belonged
In reconstituting the Let It Be sessions as a period of goodness and innocence, Peter Jackson's 'Get Back' touches our innate desire for salvation.
After a year without tourists, Christians in Bethlehem are struggling to survive
The past 20 months have been particularly difficult for families involved in the tourism and pilgrimage industry, many of whom are Christian.
One in five young adults will rely on charity this Christmas
The Salvation Army is warning of financial hardship for young people this Christmas, despite many being in full-time employment.
Pastor handed prison sentence after saying prayers could heal Covid
A court in Nepal has sentenced a pastor to two years in prison under the country's harsh anti-conversion law for merely saying that prayers can heal COVID-19, according to reports.
German court will hear appeal on abortion clinic prayer ban
An appeals court in Germany is to hear a challenge brought by the leader of a prayer initiative against a ban on silent prayer gatherings near organizations that promote abortion.
Canada's conversion therapy ban is a victory for gay rights campaigners
When ideology rules, no need to let the facts spoil a good story.
Richard Dawkins backs statement on women's sex-based rights
Noted biologist and secular humanist Richard Dawkins has urged followers to back a statement decrying the gender identity movement and the use of puberty blockers on children through his widely followed Twitter account.
Scottish Churches sign landmark declaration to deepen relationship
A historic declaration has been signed by the Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church to formalise a closer relationship between the two.
The oldest Christian monastery in the world?
The discovery of an ancient monastery in Egypt is a reminder of the plight of Christian communities in the cradle of Christianity.