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Christian Aid partner sends crisis team in aftermath of Indonesia tsunami
Christian Aid's partner in Indonesia is on the ground in Sumatra helping survivors of a deadly tsunami.
Libyan authorities exhume bodies of 34 Ethiopian Christian martyrs
The bodies of 34 Ethiopian Christians executed in Libya by Islamic State (IS) in 2015 have been exhumed from a mass grave, Libyan authorities said on Monday.
Pilgrims converge on Bethlehem to celebrate Jesus' birth
The Palestinian town in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is enjoying its busiest Christmas in years, with hotels nearly fully booked and the security situation relatively calm.
Hong Kong Christians wear black to protest China church closures
Christians in Hong Kong are coming to church dressed all in black as a protest against mainland China's crackdown on prominent congregations.
What has Isaiah's Immanuel prophecy got to do with the birth of Jesus?
What's gone before is a picture of muddle and confusion, fear, politics, war, destruction and hunger. We skip all that and go straight to the nice bit.
The lost message of Christmas: Why we need to read Matthew 1
One passage that's never, ever read at the carol service is Matthew 1: 1-17.
Why I don't care about putting on a perfect Christmas
There is nothing wrong with excelling at hospitality and there is certainly nothing wrong with opening up our lives to share with others in need.
Modern-day Marys: How millions of mothers need to hear a message of liberation
Traditional Christmas stories suggest a serene invitation to turn inwards towards the glowing Christ child, to leave the harsh realities outside.
Indonesia searches for survivors after devastating tsunami
'Our thoughts and prayers are with all those whose lives have been thrown into turmoil by this latest disaster, which comes so quickly after September's tsunami and earthquake.'
Queen to call for peace and goodwill in Christmas message
Queen Elizabeth will say in her Christmas message that the festival's message of peace and goodwill needs to be heeded as much as ever.
Dissent in the Church of England over new guidance on transgender services
A member of the Archbishops' Council has pleaded with the leadership of the Church of England to stop being 'hijacked' by 'very small special interest groups'.
UK scientists are more atheist than the rest of the population
Nearly half of the UK's scientists do not believe in God, researchers have found.
UK adult sites to require proof of age from 2019
MPs have backed changes to the law to stop children from accessing online adult content
Christmas traditions 'create a sense of stability', says Bishop of London
The Bishop of London is encouraging people to escape the Brexit chaos by indulging in a panto, nativity play or other time-honoured Christmas traditions.
No need to edit 'Virgin's womb' out of 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing', say CofE bishops
The Bishop of Crediton said there was no need to be 'squeamish' about references to the Virgin Mary's womb.
Jerusalem churches fear Israel is using 'discriminatory' bill to seize their land
Jerusalem church leaders said the 'Tenants' Rights Law' is harmful to Christians