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Most people in Britain believe that Christmas has become too commercial
Many Brits want a return to tradition, a survey by the Children's Society has found.

Shine Jesus Shine tops poll of favourite assembly hymns
The popular church song Shine Jesus Shine is also a hit at school assemblies, according to the findings of a Songs of Praise poll.

Church leaders pray for unity in service marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea
An ecumenical service has been held by Christian leaders in Iznik, Turkey, to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.

Church of England launches its biggest ever Christmas campaign
The Church of England's 'Joy of Christmas' campaign gets underway today, inviting people across the nation to "rediscover the hope and joy at the heart of the season".

Report calls for return of classical liberal education
The classical approach is popular with homeschoolers.

Christian ethos in NI schools will be maintained, Education Minister promises after RE ruling
Some schools were concerned that they could not put on the traditional Nativity play after the UK Supreme Court ruling.

Sudanese refugee threatened to stab preacher at London’s Speakers’ Corner
A Sudanese refugee threatened to stab a Christian street preacher at Speakers' Corner in London earlier this year, a court has heard.

Tribunal upholds new safeguarding complaint against David Tudor
A new complaint against disgraced priest David Tudor has been upheld by a Southwark Diocese tribunal.

Kemi Badenoch suggests too much welfare is unchristian
Being charitable to others was not the same thing as imposing "compulsory taxation in order to pay welfare", she argued.

Nigerian president declares nationwide security emergency after repeated attacks on Christians
The security forces have so far failed to stem the violence.

Government neutrality on assisted suicide in question after 'irregular' Lords move
Assisted suicide remains a highly controversial issue.

New Edinburgh memorial honours mission school matron killed in Auschwitz
A brass plaque has been laid in honour of a Church of Scotland school matron who died in Auschwitz during the Second World War.

Pro-life group: end of two-child benefit cap will save more unborn babies from abortion
The benefits cap may have been a factor in some women's decisions to have an abortion.

Spotlight falls on discrimination against Christians in Turkey as Pope visits
A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice documents the continuing difficulties faced by Turkey’s Christian minority.

National Trust asked to reconsider after filmmaker denied permission to film at Christian site
The National Trust said it was looking into the matter.

Nigerian Christians 'under siege' from constant attacks
Mervyn Thomas said the US was right to redesignate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” after an "unprecedented rise in insecurity".