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Christmas gifts for grieving families in Syria
Displaced Christian families in Syria who have lost loved ones in acts of persecution and other violence are to receive a special offering this Christmas â thanks to the benefactors of Aid to the Church in Need.
Christians no longer a majority in New Zealand
For the first time in over a century, less than half of New Zealanders call themselves Christians.
Texas moves to protect 'Merry Christmas'
Texas has become the first state in the US to pass laws legally protecting the celebration of Christmas.
Up to 1,000 killed in Central African Republic
Fighting broke out once again between rebel groups in the Central African Republic last week and reports suggest that almost 1,000 people have been killed.
Time magazine 'Person of the Year': Past winners and their lesser known Christian faith
Five winners of Time magazine's 'Person of the Year' whose Christian leanings are not so talked about.
Malaysia's 'Allah' ruling widely criticised
Malaysia's escalating dispute over who has the right to use the word 'Allah' to describe God continues unabated.
Graham Usher to be next Bishop of Dudley
The Reverend Canon Graham Usher is currently rector and lecturer of Hexham Abbey in the Diocese of Newcastle
Australia: Christians welcome same-sex marriage decision
The Australian Christian Lobby has welcomed a High Court ruling overturning legislation allowing gay marriage in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
Syria: Let kidnapped nuns go free
A passionate appeal for the release of 12 religious sisters kidnapped in Syria has been made by a bishop from a country torn apart by violence and persecution.
Churches sheltering thousands from violence in Central African Republic
Three days of sectarian violence have left hundreds dead in the Central African Republic capital.
Christians being 'targeted' in Egypt
UK Coptic Orthodox General Bishop Angaelos was in Washington DC on Tuesday to give evidence about human rights abuses being experienced by religious minorities in Egypt
Jesus is history's most significant figure
Jesus has beaten off William Shakespeare, Napoleon, and Adolf Hitler to be history's most significant figure.
Pastor Isaac Hunter dead in apparent suicide aged 36 a year after resigning from megachurch
Pastor Isaac Hunter, former senior pastor of Summit Church in Orlando, Fla., has been found dead in an apparent suicide.
European Parliament rejects pro-abortion report
Edite Estrela's report proposed defining abortion as a human right and challenged the right of conscientious objection for doctors on abortion
Nelson Mandela memorial service closes with call to live out his example
Leaders around the world stepped up to the podium at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg today to commemorate the life of Nelson Mandela at a memorial service attended by thousands.
Report claims 30,000 Eritreans kidnapped in 5 years
Total of $600 million extorted in ransom payments