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Appointment of new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomed
Appointment of new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief welcomed

The appointment of David Smith MP as the new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) has been welcomed by Christian charities.

Vatican removes Palestinian keffiyeh Nativity scene amid backlash
Vatican removes Palestinian keffiyeh Nativity scene amid backlash

After the display raised a few eyebrows, the Vatican appears to have removed a Nativity scene that showed baby Jesus lying on a keffiyeh, the traditional scarf used as a national symbol by Palestinians that anti-Israel activists have donned at their protests.

God's peace and the world's peace are not the same thing
God's peace and the world's peace are not the same thing

The peace of God is the opposite of all that the world has to offer.

Bishop tells Islamic rebels Christians must not be 'second-class citizens' in Syria
Bishop tells Islamic rebels Christians must not be 'second-class citizens' in Syria

Leaders of churches and ecclesial communities in Syria met with representatives of the armed Islamic-led rebel groups that seized control of the country amid fears that Christians could face persecution or strict regulations that could disrupt their faith life.

Oldest Christian artefact north of the Alps unearthed in Germany
Oldest Christian artefact north of the Alps unearthed in Germany

Archaeologists in Germany have confirmed the discovery of a 1,750-year-old amulet containing a silver scroll, now recognised as the oldest physical evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.

What next for Syria – and the wider Middle East region?
What next for Syria – and the wider Middle East region?

Will this really be a new era of peace and freedom for Syria after years of oppression and conflict?

Gifts that aren't things: presents for your loved ones that won't end up at the back of a cupboard
Gifts that aren't things: presents for your loved ones that won't end up at the back of a cupboard

It might be a heartwarming sight to see a pile of colourfully wrapped presents sitting snug under a twinkling Christmas tree. But post-celebrations, the resulting pile of goods can also sometimes leave us a little bit guilty.

Abbey apologises after review into shocking abuse
Abbey apologises after review into shocking abuse

Caldey Abbey in Wales has apologised for historical child sex abuse perpetrated by a monk between the 1960s and 1990s.

'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer\'s
'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer's

"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson is in the "early stages" of Alzheimer's and battling another blood-related disease that is "causing problems with his entire body," his family has revealed, sparking an outpouring of support on social media.

Christian school counsellor sues over sacking
Christian school counsellor sues over sacking

A Christian social media influencer and school counsellor is suing her former employer after claiming she was sacked for expressing traditional beliefs about marriage.

Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion scheme
Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion scheme

There have been calls to end the 'pills by post' at-home abortion service after a man was jailed for using abortion pills acquired through the scheme to end a woman's pregnancy without her knowledge.

Dozens of Christians killed in Nigeria
Dozens of Christians killed in Nigeria

Fulani herdsmen killed 48 Christians in central Nigeria's Benue state between Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, sources said.

Reflections on faith and family from the Old Testament and New Covenant
Reflections on faith and family from the Old Testament and New Covenant

The Book of Genesis provides a foundational narrative not just for Christianity, but for humanity itself.

Kemi Badenoch criticises 'naive' church leaders in UK
Kemi Badenoch criticises 'naive' church leaders in UK

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has accused some church leaders of being "naive" in allowing asylum seekers to convert to Christianity as a way to exploit the UK's immigration system.

Christians in Syria face \'uncertain, perilous future\'
Christians in Syria face 'uncertain, perilous future'

Christians in Syria confront an uncertain and perilous future under the control of Islamist-led rebel forces, a human rights group has warned.

Notre-Dame reopens to the world
Notre-Dame reopens to the world

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened with a dazzling ceremony and concert after a painstaking five-year restoration following a devastating fire in 2019.