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Beloved youth pastor killed in shark attack
A beloved youth pastor in Queensland, Australia, died after a shark attack while spearfishing. The 40-year-old was bitten on the neck while in the water with his family, according to reports.
What is Hanukkah?
The Jewish festival of Hannukah, which this year runs from 25 December to 2 January, actually has a lot in common with the Christian Christmas. This is the story ...
How banning Christmas in Scotland helped to create Hogmanay
A ban on Christmas in Scotland led to the development of Hogmanay. This is the story ...
Three Christians wounded in Christmas attack on pastor's home in Pakistan
Three Christians were shot and wounded in a Christmas Day gun attack on the home of a pastor and televangelist in Lahore, Pakistan, sources said.
14 Christians, including 1-year-old girl, killed after Christmas carol service in Nigeria
At least 14 Christians, including a 1-year-old girl and a pregnant woman, were killed in Plateau state, Nigeria, following a Christmas carol service. The attack is the latest in a series of attacks against the Irigwe tribe in the north-central region of the country.
Tributes paid to former president and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter
Tributes have been paid to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 100.
South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash
Church leaders in South Korea have expressed their condolences after a plane crash in the south west of the country killed at least 177 people.
From St Stephens to the Epiphany to Candlemas: what are the unusually named Christian celebrations around Christmas and New Year?
The days and weeks following Christmas are meant for much more than turkey leftovers. Throughout the ages churches have designated particular days to remember important Christian stories â and to celebrate â and the period following Christmas is particularly full of them.
Christian persecution in India hits record high, says rights body
Violence against Christians in India has reached unprecedented levels, with 745 incidents reported through November 2024, according to data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF), a Delhi-based civil society organisation.
King's Christmas Day speech criticised
King Charles has been criticised for his Christmas Day speech which suggested that all faiths are the same.
Christmas story 'reminds all of us to reach out to one another', says PM
The Prime Minister has thanked churches and charities for welcoming "every person" this Christmas.
Church of England must 'be changed', says Archbishop of York in Christmas sermon
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has used his Christmas Day sermon to call for change in the Church of England.
'Sad Christmas' for Christians in the Holy Land
Christians in the Holy Land are praying for peace this Christmas after another difficult year marked by conflict and suffering.
Protests erupt in Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree
Christians in Syria are on alert after a Christmas tree in Suqaylabiyah was set on fire, triggering protests.
Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict
Dozens of Christians are to be baptised at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Denzel Washington becomes a licensed minister following baptism
"It took a while, but I'm finally here," Washington said.