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Fears of Christmas attacks in Nigeria after dozens killed in attacks on Christian area
Dozens of people have been killed in a wave of attacks across a predominantly Christian part of Nigeria, leading to calls for increased security measures over Christmas.
Amy Grant criticised over plan to host niece's lesbian wedding
The Rev. Franklin Graham criticized contemporary Christian music star Amy Grant after she and her husband announced their plans to host a same-sex wedding for their niece at their farm, denouncing homosexuality as a sin.
Vatican defrocks Priests for Life director Frank Pavone for 'blasphemous communications'
His supporters say he is really being defrocked for his pro-life advocacy.
'There's always a way forward,' says Welby on rift in royal family
The Archbishop of Canterbury is optimistic that the royal family and the Sussexes will reconcile in the future.
Over 400 hostile acts against US churches since 2018 - report
At least 420 acts of hostility against churches occurred in the United States over the past five years, while 57 of those hostile acts between January and September 2022 have been related to abortion, an analysis suggests.
Bringing warmth and light to London's homeless
"London's got everything, but it can be the loneliest place in the world," says former rough sleeper.
Prince William remembers Queen's 'spirit of togetherness' at Christmas
Prince William paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II at a special Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey hosted by his wife, the Princess of Wales.
Scottish government's conversion therapy proposals are 'fundamentally illiberal'
The Scottish government's proposed ban on so-called conversion therapy threatens to criminalise mainstream pastoral care for people with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, a leading human rights lawyer has warned.
CofE makes progress towards 2030 carbon target
The Church of England saw a "gradual but steady" reduction in its carbon emissions during 2021.
Pastor suspects Satanists after dead animal found hanging on flagpole
The vicar of the church suspects the animals' bodies were deliberately dumped by satanists.
Crown Prosecution Service admits comments on Bible were 'inappropriate'
The Crown Prosecution Service recently said that parts of the Bible are "no longer appropriate in modern society".
Watch out for the sheep: live animals bring spectacle and humour to Nativity scenes
Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.
Holy Land leaders call for dialogue and peace amid tensions
Catholic leaders in the Holy Land have spoken of their concern about the "gradual deterioration of the general social and political situation" in the region.
Ukraine orders punitive measures against 7 Orthodox clergy over ties to Russia
Concerns raised over Zelensky's crackdown on churches, clergy.
Christian parents accuse school of trans indoctrination
Christian parents have accused a Church of England school of secretly indoctrinating children with trans ideology.
Jordan unveils $100 million master plan for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism
'We decided on a biblical village theme that attempts to re-create a 2,000-year-old experience,' said an official in charge of developing the site.