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Archbishop of Canterbury attacks 'fake news' in Christmas address
The Archbishop of Canterbury attacked 'fake news' in a Christmas address to churches around the world on Thursday, describing it as a 'weapon' that aims 'to deceive, to confuse and disrupt'.

Defying Trump: More than 120 countries vote for UN resolution condemning Jerusalem decision
More than 120 countries defied President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recent recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

What the Bible reveals about demon possession
While it's true that demons can influence and possess people, the greater truth is that in Christ we can all be free from the enemy's attempts to subdue us.

Why did Mary and Joseph have to go to Bethlehem?
Luke 2 records for us that the Lord Jesus was born in a city called Bethlehem, the City of David. Why did Mary and Joseph, Jesus' earthly parents, have to go there anyway?

How to find hope when you're deep in financial debt
Proverbs 6:5 likens debt to a hunter's hand when it catches game. If that sounds like you, read on, because there is hope.

A Merry Christmas and an offensive Gospel
Christmas has a serious message for all of us.

3 reasons why 'God loves you' is not the Gospel
Focusing on God's love alone makes for a man-centered Gospel.

3 wrong ways to deal with difficult situations
We Christians are supposed to be the boldest, most courageous people in the world.

The Archbishop of Wales: It won't be business as usual
The new Archbishop of Wales, John Davies, has released his Christmas message. Christian Today interviewed the Archbishop today. Below are the questions and answers.

Pope Francis: Reforming the Vatican is like cleaning the Sphinx with a toothbrush
Pope Francis has told the Vatican's top administrators that his reforming agenda was like trying to clean Egypt's Sphinx with a toothbrush because of 'traitors' who stood in his way.

This newly discovered 4th-century church in Israel has amazing mosaics of birds, fruit trees and fish
A major Christian church or monastery from 1,500 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists who found extraordinary mosaic floors, crosses and iconic Christian architecture at a site in the central Israeli town of Beit Shemesh.

Fewer Americans believe Christmas stories are true
Belief in the literal truth of the biblical Christmas stories is declining in the US, according to Pew Research.

US religious leaders protest 'transgender ideology' in open letter
Religious leaders in the US have signed a statement attacking 'transgender ideology' and warning of the harm done to children when they are told they can change their sex or are given hormones to affect their development.

Former staff at Christian publisher Lion Hudson to get payout after company failed to consult before firing them
The 37 staff who were made redundant by the leading Christian publishing group Lion Hudson PLC in January have been awarded a payout after the company failed properly to consult with them before they were dismissed, The Bookseller reported.

South Sudan Church leaders urge hope and prayer for devastated country
Church leaders in South Sudan have issued a Christmas message of hope and a paper containing a 'road map' for resolving the country's long-running conflict.

Chichester under fire over George Bell claims
Peter Hitchens has written to the Bishop of Chichester disputing his claim, made after the Carlile report into the Church of England's handling of an allegation of sexual abuse against George Bell, that the Church did not proclaim the late Bishop Bell's guilt.