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Myanmar junta orders an early Christmas
Locals are reportedly unhappy with the decree but know that failure to comply could lead to arrest.

Presbyterian Church in Ireland under investigation amid safeguarding concerns
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has launched an inquiry into the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Keir Starmer praises faith and church volunteers in Christmas interview
Church volunteers "are the true Britain" and doing the country proud, the Prime Minister said.

Pastor who gave sermon near abortion clinic stands trial
No mention of abortion was made in the sermon.

CoE sees surge in interest this Christmas amid reports of a 'quiet revival'
The Church of England has said that it is experiencing a surge in interest and that it has registered a record number of services this Christmas.

Nicaragua bans international visitors from bringing in Bibles
Nicaragua has gone up the league table of anti-Christian persecutors.

Australian church leaders stand in solidarity with Jewish community after Bondi Beach terrorist attack
Christian leaders in Australia have expressed their solidarity with the country's grief-stricken Jewish community after a deadly terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday night.

Large crowds join Tommy Robinson's Christmas carol service
The carol service passed off peacefully despite fears to the contrary.

Christmas evangelistic campaign gets underway
The aim is to reach two million people with the gospel.

New report uncovers spiritual priorities for Gen Z
Authenticity is key for Generation Z.

Ancient wall with possible King Herod link uncovered in Jerusalem
Jerusalem has been besieged many times in its long history.

Scottish politicians recognise work of offshore industry chaplains
The offshore oil and gas industry can sometimes turn deadly.

Pakistani Christian gives testimony of persecution in front of King Charles
Open Doors ranks Pakistan the 8th worst persecutor of Christians worldwide.

Victorian 'tin tabernacle' added to Historic England's protected list
The 'tin tabernacle' was built in 1885 for people who lived far away from the main parish church.

Suspended Christian nurse's hearing postponed at last minute
The hearing was postponed due to "unforeseen circumstances".

Zelensky meets Pope Leo XIV amid peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met Pope Leo XIV at his residence in Castel Gandolfo to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.