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Christian lands in Jerusalem could be confiscated, warn UK Church leaders
Church leaders from across the UK have rallied around the Greek Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III in his campaign against a bill making its way through Israel's parliament.

No room at the inn? Why Jesus wasn't really born in a stable
Everyone knows Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger because there was no room at the inn.

Christmas in China: Why the Communist party will never control the church
The Chinese church is going the same way as the Chinese economy â well on its way to being the largest in the world.

Archbishop of Canterbury attacks 'fake news' in Christmas address
The Archbishop of Canterbury attacked 'fake news' in a Christmas address to churches around the world on Thursday, describing it as a 'weapon' that aims 'to deceive, to confuse and disrupt'.

Defying Trump: More than 120 countries vote for UN resolution condemning Jerusalem decision
More than 120 countries defied President Donald Trump on Thursday and voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for the United States to drop its recent recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Pope Francis: Reforming the Vatican is like cleaning the Sphinx with a toothbrush
Pope Francis has told the Vatican's top administrators that his reforming agenda was like trying to clean Egypt's Sphinx with a toothbrush because of 'traitors' who stood in his way.

Fewer Americans believe Christmas stories are true
Belief in the literal truth of the biblical Christmas stories is declining in the US, according to Pew Research.

US religious leaders protest 'transgender ideology' in open letter
Religious leaders in the US have signed a statement attacking 'transgender ideology' and warning of the harm done to children when they are told they can change their sex or are given hormones to affect their development.

South Sudan Church leaders urge hope and prayer for devastated country
Church leaders in South Sudan have issued a Christmas message of hope and a paper containing a 'road map' for resolving the country's long-running conflict.

Keith Getty's choice: 10 Christmas carols everyone should know
It's all too easy to look up at the end of December and â poof â like excess glitter in the floor that fell from some cheap ornament, the moment gets vacuumed up or packed away for next year like another decoration.

'In Christ Alone': Keith and Kristyn Getty sing hymns and carols for Vice President Mike Pence
Thousands of people in Washington DC have been singing traditional Christmas carols this week, courtesy of Keith Getty OBE and Kristyn Getty, the preeminent writers and performers of modern hymns including 'In Christ Alone'.

6 Bible verses for your friends this Christmas
It's extra special when you realise God, the creator of heaven and earth, is speaking to you through the words someone has written you.

Tim Keller: Evangelicals are viewed with 'fury' and 'disgust' because of taint of Trump and Moore
Tim Keller, the prominent megachurch leader in New York, is claiming there is a future for evangelicalism in the US.

'Need For Speed Payback' gameplay, update: More cars, new events in Speedcross update
"Need for Speed Payback" is already in its first month of release, and on Tuesday, Dec. 19, its first-ever big content update will go live, an early Christmas gift by Ghost Games and EA.

'Game of Thrones' season 8 plot news: Kit Harington promises new season 'bigger than it's ever been'
Fans of "Game of Thrones" may have to wait for a whole year before its final season airs, but actor Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow in the series, promises fans that it's definitely worth the wait.

'The Walking Dead' latest news: 50,000 TWD fans sign petition urging AMC to fire showrunner Scott Gimple
According to the instigators of the petition, Carl Grime's death is not supposed to happen, as he is one of the key characters of the whole series.