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Religious workers have higher job satisfaction, study finds
British workers with a faith are more trusting, satisfied and optimistic than their atheist counterparts, a new study shows.

Pope meets Celtic FC players and manager
Francis was presented with his very own green and white shirt signed by the Glasgow team and emblazoned with "Francis".

Pope Francis cancels trip to Dubai for COP28 upon doctor's advice
On Saturday, the Vatican had announced that the pope was sick with the flu.

At least 10 Christians slain in Nigerian state
Suspected Fulani herdsmen and other terrorists on 24 November attacked villages in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing at least 10 Christians, sources said.

Sacked chaplain takes legal action against headteacher
A school chaplain who was fired after telling pupils they did not have to agree with LGBT ideology is taking legal action against his former headteacher.

Bill on fetal sentience has first reading in House of Lords
The Foetal Sentience Committee Bill was introduced by Lord Moylan.

Government review shows abortion complication rates likely much higher than being reported by abortion providers
The review also found that the difference in reported complication rates is much higher for women under 20 than for the general population.

Bethlehem Christians visit US with appeal or peace plan
A trio of Christian leaders are visiting the US capital carrying a letter signed by churches in Bethlehem, the city in the occupied West Bank long heralded by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, urging President Joe Biden and congressional lawmakers to push for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and work to establish lasting peace in the region.

Wembley event celebrates faith and football
The Football Association â the governing body of the sport in England â has partnered with several Christian organisations, including the Evangelical Alliance, to mark the relationship between Christianity and 'the beautiful game.'

New report reveals changing attitudes to death and dying
"A sea-change in our culture means that as people around us are increasingly sheltered from the physical reality of death, they know less and less about how they will die and how to cope with loss."

I look to the hills
Stressed? Confused? Bored? Alone? Heartbroken? These are common human experiences which we can go through at times.

German missionary freed from captivity in Mali
A German missionary who was kidnapped in Mali last year has been freed, according to church officials.

Religious Brits are happier and more satisfied with life
People of faith are "significantly" happier than atheists and non-religious people, new research has found.

Christian group questions report suggesting decline of Christians in China
The leader of a Christian group is pushing back against a recent Pew Research report suggesting that the number of Christians in China could have declined in recent years amid a crackdown by the Chinese Communist Party.

UN raises concerns Ukraine is failing to protect rights of churches with Russian ties
The United Nations has raised concerns over Ukraine's handling of religious rights, particularly for churches linked to Russia, detailing restrictions and threats to the safety of religious communities in the country, not only in Ukraine but also in Russia-occupied territories.

Religious hatred motivated murder of 20-year-old Christian, says father
The father of a 20-year-old Christian who was gunned down in Pakistan this month said the confessed killer was driven by a strong hatred for Christians and Jews.