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1,500-year-old inscription 'Christ, born of Mary' uncovered in Israel
The inscription was carved in Greek and originally formed part of a lintel in the doorway to a Byzantine church.

Whatever's coming under Biden and Harris, pray
Make a list of everything you fear could go wrong under the Biden-Harris leadership and pray for the opposite

Before leaving the White House, Trump calls on countries to 'stop persecuting people of faith'
In one of his last presidential proclamations before leaving office, Donald Trump called for an end to persecution and said the US will "never waver" in its efforts to expand religious liberty.

Calls for prayer and peace on Biden's inauguration day
Biden, a Catholic, will start his inauguration day with mass at 8:45am at St Matthew the Apostle Cathedral along with leaders of the House and Senate.

Big Tech may soon ban Christians, church leader warns
Andrew Owen, pastor of Destiny Church in Glasgow, said it was "now a real possibility" that in just a few years, the likes of Facebook and YouTube will ban online church and the sharing of any Christian content.

750 reportedly dead after attack on Ethiopia church
A Belgium-based peacebuilding non-profit is reporting 750 people killed in an attack on Ethiopia church.

Archbishop of Canterbury vaccinated against Covid-19
The Archbishop of Canterbury has received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at a hospital in London.

Makers of Christian Easter egg plead for online support after being dropped by supermarkets
The Real Easter Egg - the only Easter egg in the UK to tell the Christian story behind the holiday - has been dropped by supermarkets as Covid hits demand.

Racial discrimination 'has no place' in evangelicalism
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is encouraging Christians to reflect on how they can become more racially aware and inclusive on Martin Luther King Day.

Rembrandt and the Bible
Rembrandt grew up immersed in the Bible, which was to shape the art he is famous for.

On Blue Monday, people are being urged to give their friends a call
The UK is being encouraged to become more proactive in calling people in their circles after a survey found that one in four adults cannot remember the last time someone outside their family gave them a ring to ask how they were.

Majority of Scots concerned about DIY abortions - poll
A poll has found strong concern among Scots about allowing women to have abortions at home during the pandemic.

Scottish Government sent pre-action letter over church closures
Church ministers in Scotland have sent a pre-action letter to the Scottish Government threatening legal action unless it reverses its decision to close places of worship.

Family of Catholic man on life support should end the fight to keep him alive, say judges
Appeals court judges have urged the Catholic family of a comatose man to allow him to die.

Cathedral vaccination centre soothes jab nerves with a little organ music
Salisbury Cathedral has welcomed in the first members of the public to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in the stunning surroundings of the 800-year-old building.

Trump's presidency has been 'challenging' for UK evangelicals - Gavin Calver
Evangelical leader Gavin Calver says he will be able to "more confidently" introduce himself as an evangelical Christian after Donald Trump leaves office.