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Christmas has been 'very hard' for Christians in the Holy Land
It could be Christmas 2021 before the Holy Land starts to get back on its feet, Friends of the Holy Land has warned.
At least 11 dead and priest abducted in Christmas Eve attack on Christian village
A predominantly Christian village in Nigeria was attacked on Christmas Eve, leaving several people dead.
Life-sized angels offer comfort and hope at Christmas
Churches across England have been using angels in creative installations to share a message of comfort and hope with the nation over what has been a difficult Christmas for many.
Here's why Christmas movies are so appealing this holiday season
Holiday movies are popular not simply because they are "escapes," as my research on the relation between religion and cinema argues. Rather, these films offer viewers a glimpse into the world as it could be. This is particularly true with Christmas movies.
John Sentamu to be made a life peer
The former Archbishop of York is to be made a life peer in the House of Lords.
Joni Eareckson Tada says her faith has 'widened' since Covid diagnosis
"What Covid meant for evil, Christ meant for good," the evangelist shared.
Talking about death can be 'life-giving', says bishop
People shouldn't be afraid to talk about death, even over Christmas, the Bishop of Gloucester has said.
For Mosul's Christians, it's been another Christmas away from home
This is the seventh Christmas that 11-year-old Fakhri is celebrating away from home, his church and his friends. Fakhri and many other children who fled Mosul, Iraq, with their families years ago, barely remember what their homes looked like.
Let the light of Christmas guide us, says Queen
The Queen drew on the parable of the Good Samaritan for her Christmas Day speech as she praised those caring for others in a difficult year.
Pope calls for Covid vaccine to be made available to all in Urbi et Orbi message
The Pope has used his traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi message to remember those who have suffered this year because of conflict, humanitarian crises, natural disasters or coronavirus.
Give the lonely a call this Christmas, says Archbishop
Just a phone call and a chat can help someone get through Christmas on their own, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Church leaders in call for peace in South Sudan
Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly have urged the leaders of South Sudan to pursue peace.
Carols, ration books and bomb shelters: how Britain celebrated Christmas in 1940
In Britain's battered cities, many families spent Christmas Eve in air raid shelters.
Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th anyway?
There is no indication in the Bible of the date on which Christ was born, and no consensus in early Christianity.
Church leaders speak of hope in Christ on subdued Christmas for millions around the world
"'A child was born for us; a Son is given to us': this is the certainty of Christians."
Hardline Hindus in India want Christmas banned
Hardline Hindus have petitioned the authorities in Gujarat to stop Christians from celebrating Christmas.