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160 Christians massacred over Christmas in Nigeria
Terrorists massacred 160 people, many of them preparing for church Christmas programmes, Saturday night through Christmas Day in coordinated attacks on predominantly Christian areas in Plateau state, Nigeria, sources said.
Hatun Tash, Christian preacher feared missing, 'is fine'
There had been fears that the brave evangelist was missing.
King stresses service and creation care in Christmas Day speech
King Charles used his traditional Christmas Day speech to encourage the nation to care for creation and serve others.
What are the Twelve Days of Christmas?
There is a well-known Christmas song called the Twelve Days of Christmas. Some people think it is steeped in biblical allegories. This is the story ...
Pope Francis makes Christmas Day plea for peace
In his Christmas message, Pope Francis expressed deep concern over the loss of innocent civilian lives resulting from Israel's bombardment of Gaza.
Europe on high alert as Christmas terror plots foiled in France, Germany, Austria
Several Muslim suspects have been arrested in France, Germany and Austria for allegedly planning Christmas terror attacks, according to reports, which say there's a "very high level of terrorist threat" from Islamic terrorists in France. Spain is also on alert.
New date, same traditions: Ukraine's first Christmas on December 25
Traditionally, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine have celebrated on January 7, in keeping with the Julian calendar that most branches of the Orthodox Church use to determine fixed-day religious celebrations. The decision to switch dates for Christmas and other holidays is one more way to assert Ukraine's cultural and political independence from Russia since Moscow's troops invaded the country in February 2022.
A 'sombre' Christmas in the Holy Land
Months of war between Israel and Gaza are taking a "terrible" toll on the entire region, with devastating consequences for people in the West Bank and Bethlehem who rely on tourism.
Jerusalem church leaders appeal for ceasefire in meeting with Israeli president
Jerusalem church leaders have met Israeli President Isaac Herzog to appeal for "an immediate and permanent humanitarian ceasefire".
TD Jakes' camp calls trending unverified report 'false'
A representative for popular televangelist T.D. Jakes, who leads The Potter's House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, has dismissed as "unequivocally false and baseless" an unverified report casting innuendo about his sexuality and accusing him of being a frequent participant at sex parties hosted by producer and music mogul Sean Combs, known by his stage name, Diddy.
Deck the Hall: The Stories of our Favourite Christmas Carols
Our Christmas songs and carols turn up in some surprising places. They come from surprising places, too.
Christian teacher guilty of 'unacceptable professional conduct' for sharing sexuality beliefs in Church of England school
A Christian teacher at a Church of England school has been found guilty of "unacceptable professional conduct" after expressing her views about human sexuality.
Extremist jailed for at least 16 years over plot to kill Christian preacher
An Islamist extremist has been sentenced to a minimum sentence of 16 years over a plot to kill a Christian preacher in London's Hyde Park.
Warnings sounded against assisted suicide amid fresh calls for law change
Fresh calls for assisted suicide to be legalised are being challenged over concerns for the vulnerable.
Five countries and their Christians to pray for this Christmas
While in the West Christmas is a time for celebrating the birth of Jesus with our families and loved ones, many Christians around the world must mark the season against a backdrop of oppression and uncertainty. Here are five countries where Christians need our prayers this Christmas.
The story of songs in Luke's Nativity - and their influence on Christian worship
The songs of Mary, Zechariah, the angels, and Simeon, are known as the Christmas Canticles. They have continued to be used as rich songs of praise down through the ages.