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Church of England investigates vicar who called transgender priest 'a bloke'
A Clergy Disciplinary Measure has been brought against Rev Brett Murphy about comments on his YouTube channel regarding Rev Rachel Mann, who is openly transgender.

5 things the Catholic Church's document on same-sex blessings does (and doesn't) say
The Vatican approved same-sex blessings, but there are a few caveats.

MP Layla Moran fears for Christian family sheltering in Gaza church
MP Layla Moran has said she is "desperately worried" about her relatives in Gaza and fears they will not survive Christmas.

Pope permits blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has given his approval for priests to bless couples in "irregular" situations, including same-sex unions.

Italian cardinal sentenced over London property scandal
The Vatican court has sentenced an Italian cardinal to five years and six months in prison for embezzlement.

Pope condemns 'terrorism' after Gaza church attack
Pope Francis has spoken out against "terrorism" in Gaza after two Christian women were reportedly killed by Israeli military at the only Catholic church in the territory.

Christian symbolism and the perfect Christmas pudding
The festive season simply wouldn't be complete without the rich and indulgent delight of a perfect Christmas pudding.

Church leader 'heartbroken' after Christian women killed at Gaza church
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has expressed his "horror" after reports that two Christian women were killed inside a Gaza church compound on Friday.

Christian mother of 5 released on bail after 19 months in Nigerian prison
After being imprisoned for over 500 days in Nigeria, a Christian mother of five has been released on bail and awaits a trial that could land her up to five more years behind bars if she is found guilty of "blasphemy."

Prime Minister sends greetings as Christians take to the streets to 'shine their light'
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has extended his best wishes as Christians take to the street this weekend for the Shine Your Light campaign.

High Court upholds criminalisation of prayer and Bible reading outside abortion clinic
The High Court has ruled that it is legal to criminalise activities like prayer and reading from the Bible within a buffer zone around an abortion clinic in Bournemouth.

Christian women stage climate protest at National Gallery
Five Christian women staged a climate change protest with a nativity theme inside London's National Gallery on Friday.

Duchess of York speaks of 'humbling' visit to Burnley church
Sarah, Duchess of York, has paid a visit to a church in Burnley to see firsthand how it is supporting the local community.

The story of the Christmas tree
The Christmas tree is not in the Bible but is rooted in Christian symbolism. This is the story...

The theological significance of Christmas movies
Criticisms of Christmas movies are entirely fair, but I want to argue that, for all their shortcomings, movies in this genre do in fact point us towards two extremely important theological truths that we all need to hear.

Pope reveals burial plans
Pope Francis has already made plans for his funeral and burial, he revealed this week.