Conservatives urge incoming Archbishop to drop £100m slavery reparations
Should church funds be used for slavery reparations? A group of Conservative MPs and peers think not.
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The King's Christmas speech: which Gospel?
The King should be aware that his beloved doctrine of ‘diversity’ is now tearing his kingdom apart.
Two hundred years of the Brethren: who are they and what do they believe?
This year marks 200 years since the founding of the Brethren movement - one of several renewal movements to emerge from 1800 onwards.
What if the Good Shepherd is closer than you think?
Pastoral care is not a task reserved for a handful of gifted individuals; it is the life of Christ, quietly at work inside ordinary believers.
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Missionary turned soldier in Ukraine balances faith with harsh frontline realities
A former missionary who is now serving as a soldier in the Ukrainian army has spoken about the realities of faith for a man tasked with killing in defence of his country.
US criticises prosecution of pro-life campaigner over silent prayer near abortion clinic
The US State Department has said it is closely monitoring the prosecution of a Christian woman who prayed silently in an abortion clinic buffer zone.
Who were all the Herods in the New Testament?
We've just celebrated Christmas with its usual flurry of Nativity plays, where Herod is typically the villain. But did you know there were different rulers in the New Testament called Herod who formed part of the background history of Jesus and the New Testament? This is the story …
Anglican Mainstream sees monthly growth despite web hosting suspension
Conservative Christian website, Anglican Mainstream, was surprised to see visitor numbers rise after being forced to relocate its website hosting after GoDaddy closed its account.
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Who was St Stephen and why is he remembered on December 26?
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7 symbolic details we often miss about Jesus’ birth
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Over 320,000 people sign petition opposing Macron's '21st century mark' on Notre-Dame
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Gay Archbishop of Wales says some people have left Church over her appointment
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2 Timothy 3:16 is Logos' Bible verse of the year, Matthew was the most studied book
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US carries out strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria over violence against Christians
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Report highlights injustices experienced by Christians in the Holy Land
Jerusalem Church leaders have released a report detailing the struggles and challenges currently faced be Christians living in the Holy Land.
Abducted students and teachers in Nigeria released before Christmas
A rare piece of good news from Nigeria, just days before Christmas, is that all remaining students and teachers abducted by militants from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state last month have been released.
Pope calls for Christmas truce in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has called for a Christmas Day truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, and spoken out against the passage of an assisted suicide law in his home state of Illinois.
Ghana’s Komba people receive complete Bible after 16 years of translation work
Ghana's Komba people received their complete Bible after 16 years of dedicated translation work.
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How to make the most of the quiet period between Christmas and New Year
Make the most of these last days of the year to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with God.
US carries out strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria over violence against Christians
The US military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria over the violent "targeting" of Christians.
Missionary turned soldier in Ukraine balances faith with harsh frontline realities
A former missionary who is now serving as a soldier in the Ukrainian army has spoken about the realities of faith for a man tasked with killing in defence of his country.
The King's Christmas speech: which Gospel?
The King should be aware that his beloved doctrine of ‘diversity’ is now tearing his kingdom apart.
A brief history of Christmas bans
These days, Christmas is hard to miss and nearly impossible to avoid. But at various times it has been banned in different countries, including Britain. This is the story …
Another Christmas in hardship for Gaza church
For Christians sheltering in the Holy Family parish in Gaza, there will be few comforts this Christmas.
Gay Archbishop of Wales says some people have left Church over her appointment
The first openly gay Archbishop of Wales says her appointment has caused some people to leave the Church in Wales.
Reach out to others, says Salvation Army, as 1.8 million Brits set to spend Christmas Day alone
People are being urged to reach out after polling suggested 1.8 million UK adults will spend Christmas Day alone, even though they do not want to.
Ukrainian Christians seek God in their fourth war-torn Christmas
One Catholic priest ministering to the small town of Bila Tserkva has spoken of the realities of living in a state of war.
Five cherished Christmas carols and the stories behind them
Each carol has its own interesting story that adds to the joy of singing them.
Jerusalem church leaders seek prayers for Holy Land this Christmas as Bethlehem festivities return
Jerusalem Church leaders have issued a Christmas message speaking of their continued hope for peace amid ongoing conflict and hardship across the Holy Land.
7 symbolic details we often miss about Jesus’ birth
Layered beneath the familiar narrative are cultural, historical, and theological details that reveal just how intentional God was in sending His Son into the world.
The first Christmas song to be sung in churches
Every Christmas, people sing the song “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night”. Unlike many other songs and carols that include elements of non-biblical tradition and myth, this song is pure Scripture. It was the first Christmas song authorised to be sung in the Church of England. This is the story …
The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914
On Christmas Eve in 1914, many men were in the trenches fighting the war, but the spirit of Christmas halted the conflict for a brief period. This is the story …
Pope seeks prayers for peace in Christmas Day message
The Pope asked people to pray in particular for the "tormented people of Ukraine" in his Christmas Day 'Urbi et Orbi' message.
King Charles reflects on pilgrimage, reconciliation and hope in Christmas Day address
King Charles III used his Christmas Day speech to reflect on the significance of pilgrimage as he appealed to the nation "to cherish the values of compassion and reconciliation".
Jerusalem church leaders seek prayers for Holy Land this Christmas as Bethlehem festivities return
Jerusalem Church leaders have issued a Christmas message speaking of their continued hope for peace amid ongoing conflict and hardship across the Holy Land.
Have you lost the wonder of Christmas?
For you who have been followers of Jesus Christ for a long time, maybe the pain and suffering of this world and the darkness you have had to live through this past year has gotten you down to the point of complete and utter discouragement. But all is not lost.
New Islamophobia definition still a threat to freedom, says Christian Concern
Concerns have been raised that a proposed new definition of “Islamophobia” could encompass even simple statements of fact about Islamic practice.
William Tyndale and the 500th anniversary of the Christmas story in English
This Christmas is the 500th anniversary of when ordinary men and women could first hear the Christmas story being read from print in plain English. This is the story …