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Prince and Princess of Wales join Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children joined a Christmas carol service in support of children and families at Westminster Abbey on Friday.

UK government can lawfully block gender self-ID in Scotland, judge rules
A judge has ruled that an intervention by the UK government blocking plans to introduce gender self-identification in Scotland is lawful.

Covid church closures impacted worshippers' physical and mental health - survey
Churches must never be forced to close again, a Catholic group has said after a survey found that this had a detrimental effect on Catholic worshippers' physical and mental health.

Churches offer a warm festive welcome to refugees this Christmas
The Sanctuary Foundation, a charity that provides support for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, is partnering with churches and community groups in an effort to make this festive season a little more festive for those who are far from home.

What Christmas means to me
When I sit in an armchair on Christmas Eve and spend time with family and friends, I am aware that having found the meaning of Christmas, I need to guard it.

Christians concerned about changes to financial threshold for foreign spouses and workers
Concerns have been expressed about the impact on churches and families of changes to the financial threshold for foreign workers and spouses coming to the UK.

King visits Coptic Orthodox Centre
King Charles has paid a visit to the Coptic Orthodox Church Centre UK where he took part in an Advent service and Christmas reception.

Almost half of Australians would attend church this Christmas - if invited
With Christmas approaching, many Christians may be weighing up whether they should invite friends and family who are non-believers to come along to church with them so they can share the reason the season is so special for them.

Government 'expects all UK businesses' to respect religious freedom
The government has said it "expects all UK businesses" to respect human rights, including freedom of religion or belief (FoRB).

Many religious workers don't feel comfortable expressing faith in the workplace - study
A major study has found that many religious workers in the UK and US feel uncomfortable expressing their faith in the workplace.

Bishop Curry hospitalised for brain bleeding after fall in Syracuse
Bishop Michael Curry has been hospitalised twice previously this year for internal bleeding and heart conditions.

Praying with purpose: extending God's comfort to the hurting
In moments of trial and tribulation, prayer becomes a beacon of hope, a way to offer solace to those in need.

Cosmopolitan magazine promotes Satanic 'abortion ritual'
Pro-lifers have called the feature piece a sign that America needs to go back to church.

Mike Bickle accuser goes public with allegations IHOPKC calls 'unsubstantiated'
Jane Doe's allegation comes in the wake of an investigation by IHOPKC of Bickle for "serious allegations including sexual immorality" made against him by multiple women.

Faith leaders call for urgent climate action
Faith leaders are calling on the world's governments and heads of state to take urgent action on the climate.

Christian project partners with homelessness charity to support women sleeping rough this Christmas and beyond
A project run by Church Army is partnering with homelessness charity Crisis to provide shelter for women who would otherwise be sleeping rough this Christmas, as well as additional support to help them rebuild their lives in the New Year.