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Mother offered full-term abortion because her son had Down's syndrome
A mother has opened up about the consistent pressure she received from doctors to abort her baby son, even at full-term, just because he has Down's syndrome.
British faith leaders call on Government to take action on Hong Kong
Faith leaders in the UK have called on Dominic Raab and Boris Johnson to take "concrete action" following months of violent protests in Hong Kong.
New Year Honours for new Bishop of Dover and Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi
The new Bishop of Dover, the Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, and Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi are among the Christians to have been recognised in the New Year Honours List.
Most Christians misunderstand what Heaven really is, says NT Wright
Prominent theologian NT Wright says the New Testament does not say what most people believe it says about Heaven, which is that it's merely a place one goes after death. In truth, he says, it's about creation being restored through God's ever-advancing Kingdom.
The holidays remind us that grief cannot be wished away
The holidays for many are not always about joy. Grief is a significant part of the holidays for those who have lost loved ones in the past year.
Pastor and his two children drown in Spanish resort
Tributes have been paid to a pastor and his two children who drowned at a resort on the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve.
Climate crisis is 'everybody's problem' - Rowan Williams
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has challenged everyone to take responsibility for climate change.
Christian music producers partner with Portsmouth FC on children's choir song
Christian music producers Same Boat Music teamed up with Portsmouth FC this month to write an exclusive song for the team.
'God has me right where he wants me,' says Justin Bieber as he announces new music and tour
Justin Bieber is ready to return to music after a hiatus to work on some "deep rooted issues".
Persecuted Christians are suffering but there's something the UK Government can do about it
Open Doors CEO Henrietta Blyth tells Christian Today about some of the worst hit areas and what she wants to see the UK Government do to alleviate their suffering.
How St Francis created the Nativity scene, with a miraculous event in 1223
Around the Christmas season, it is common to see a display of the Nativity scene: a small manger with the baby Jesus and his family, shepherds, the three wise men believed to have visited Jesus after his birth and several barnyard animals.One might ask, what are the origins of this tradition?
'I feel safe again' - Christian family enjoy Christmas at home for the first time in eight years
Lina and Elias Ghattas and their two sons fled from Homs when most of the city was destroyed in heavy bombing in 2012.
Queen's Speech: Jesus Christ shows the world how to overcome differences
After a "quite bumpy" year, the Queen invited the nation in her annual Christmas Day speech to follow the example of Christ and set aside their differences.
The light of Christ is 'greater still' than the world's darkness, says Pope in Christmas Day message
The Pope has used his Christmas Day message to remind the world's 1.3 billion Catholics that no matter how dark the world may feel, the light of Christ is "greater still".
A low-key Christmas for Iraq's Christians
In Iraq, where Christians are a persecuted minority, celebrating the birth of Jesus is a dangerous time but even more so this year as a result of deadly protests against the government.
Decking the halls of history: the origins of Christmas decorations
The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter is older than Christmas itself.