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The power of a shoebox at Christmas

Ann-Marie was 8-years-old when she received a Christmas shoebox in her native Zambia filled with gifts from a stranger. She writes here about the impact that shoebox had on her as a child and why it compels her to do the same for other children today.

Starbucks denies firing Christian employee over refusal to wear Pride T-shirt

Starbucks has denied the claims of a Christian woman who says she was fired after refusing to wear a Pride T-shirt at work because of her religious beliefs.

Suffolk churches facing Â£1m shortfall after Covid

The pandemic has pushed the Church of England in Suffolk into the red, with diocesan leaders seeking donations to help plug the gap.

Police apologise for 'distress' caused to pastor threatened with prosecution over legal church broadcast

Thames Valley Police have apologised after wrongly breaking up a legal church broadcast and pressing charges against the pastor.

Evangelical Christian reported to police for hate crime over Living in Love and Faith comments

A transgender priest has reported an evangelical Christian to police for hate speech over comments he made in a video responding to the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process.

Christians brutally slain in suspected terrorist attack

Three Christians had their throats slit and a fourth was beheaded in a horrific attack in Indonesia on Friday.

Public singing is a 'reasonable balance', says Bishop of London

Government guidelines permitting public singing outdoors this Christmas "will bring comfort and joy to many", the Bishop of London has said.

First century house may have been childhood home of Jesus, says archaeologist

An archaeologist at the University of Reading believes he may have stumbled upon the house where Jesus lived as a boy with his parents, Mary and Joseph.

Christian Institute warns over Scottish hate legislation: 'Innocent people are going to be convicted of a hate crime'

Scotland's hate crime Bill will leave "innocent people" at risk of hate crime convictions unless more changes are made, the Christian Institute has warned.

Government launches consultation on extending DIY abortions

The Government has launched a consultation on whether to make DIY abortion services permament.

Pastor facing charges for launching balloons with Bibles into North Korea

A US pastor is facing prosecution after launching balloons carrying Bibles into North Korea.

Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead, Church rep confirms

Andrew Selous, the Church of England's representative in the Commons, has told MPs that Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead.

US Supreme Court blocks New York restrictions on places of worship

"The Supreme Court has made it clear that governors can no longer use a public health emergency as a pretext for dictates shutting or severely restricting the use of houses of worship while secular businesses and activities they deem 'essential' â and even certain favored 'non-essential' secular businesses and activities â are not subjected to the same draconian restrictions," said the Thomas More Society.