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Meet the Nativity review: The viral Christmas gift that keeps on giving

This festive season has seen an innovative, profound and highly successful new short film series hit the internet. Not another commercial Christmas ad, but a creative, deeply Christian but mercifully un-preachy exploration of the reason for the season. Meet the Nativity really is Christmas come early.

Theresa May given scorched Bible saved from Iraqi church burned by ISIS

A Bible in Arabic taken from the ruins of a church in Iraq burned by Islamic State has been presented to Prime Minister Theresa May.

Archbishop of Canterbury: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's church wedding is based on genuine faith

The Archbishop of Canterbury has insisted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to marry in church is based on their genuine faith and commitment.

California Wildfires news: Firefighters still struggling with Thomas fire due to its size

Firefighters are still in the middle of minimizing a wildfire that has been ablaze for almost 10 days in several areas in California. The Thomas Fire continues to be a big burden to the fire service because of its size.

Donald Trump news: POTUS latest tirades against biggest news networks in the US result to backlash on both sides

President of the United States Donald Trump launched a new tirade against major news networks. This time, the President did not single out CNN but name-dropped one of the network's anchors.

'I cannot remember peace': One Iraqi priest's hopes for Christians in the Middle East

At the age of 27 Father Daniel says he cannot remember any point in his life where there was peace.

#GodWithUs: How Christingle services can bring communities together

The Church of England's second #GodWithUs Christmas film focuses on the Christingle service used in many churches to support the work of The Children's Society.

Christian charities warn Rohingya face more violence if they're returned to Myanmar

Around 626,000 Rohinghas have been driven out of Myanmar's Rakhine State since August by a campaign against them by the military involving murder and rape.

Theresa May under pressure as MPs back petition urging protection for Christians in Middle East

Theresa May is under pressure to protect persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East today as a report warns around 80 per cent of Christians are being driven out of Iraq alone.

Have the Wise Men got lost? Researchers find they've nearly disappeared from Christmas cards

In the original Gospel story the number of Magi is not given, but they have been depicted as a trio because they brought three gifts, of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Taylor Swift news: Singer and new boyfriend Joe Alwyn spotted slow dancing

At the recent iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball in New York City, Swift and her new boyfriend British actor Joe Alwyn was spotted dancing quite romantically during Ed Sheeran's set.

'Madden 18' news: Latest update introduces new gameplay feature

"Madden 18" recently got another title update. Along with the usual big fixes and improvement on the game's stability, the recent update added a new feature, called "Audibles on the Fly."

Alabama's evangelicals left reeling: Reaction to Doug Jones' victory

Evangelical voters in the US reeled in shock as their chosen candidate lost in Alabama, handing the state to a Democrat for the first time in 25 years.

'Mary, Queen of Scots' news: Exclusive photos released

In an exclusive first look by Entertainment Weekly, the upcoming November 2018 movie "Mary, Queen of Scots" released a couple of never-before-seen photos.

How Martin Luther changed our Christmas show, and what he can do for you too

For seven years in a row, my wife Kristyn and I have had the privilege of touring the country with our Irish Christmas concert...But this year, a very unexpected guest has been added to the talented lineup: Martin Luther.