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Wife of pastor who drowned with two kids says all three could swim
Wife of pastor who drowned with two kids says all three could swim

The wife of a pastor who drowned with two of their children at a Spanish resort on Christmas Eve has insisted that all three could swim.

British faith leaders call on Government to take action on Hong Kong

Faith leaders in the UK have called on Dominic Raab and Boris Johnson to take "concrete action" following months of violent protests in Hong Kong.

New Year Honours for new Bishop of Dover and Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi
New Year Honours for new Bishop of Dover and Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi

The new Bishop of Dover, the Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin, and Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi are among the Christians to have been recognised in the New Year Honours List.

Pastor and his two children drown in Spanish resort
Pastor and his two children drown in Spanish resort

Tributes have been paid to a pastor and his two children who drowned at a resort on the Costa del Sol on Christmas Eve.

Climate crisis is 'everybody's problem' - Rowan Williams
Climate crisis is 'everybody's problem' - Rowan Williams

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has challenged everyone to take responsibility for climate change.

Christian music producers partner with Portsmouth FC on children's choir song
Christian music producers partner with Portsmouth FC on children's choir song

Christian music producers Same Boat Music teamed up with Portsmouth FC this month to write an exclusive song for the team.

'I feel safe again' - Christian family enjoy Christmas at home for the first time in eight years
'I feel safe again' - Christian family enjoy Christmas at home for the first time in eight years

Lina and Elias Ghattas and their two sons fled from Homs when most of the city was destroyed in heavy bombing in 2012.

Queen's Speech: Jesus Christ shows the world how to overcome differences
Queen's Speech: Jesus Christ shows the world how to overcome differences

After a "quite bumpy" year, the Queen invited the nation in her annual Christmas Day speech to follow the example of Christ and set aside their differences.

The light of Christ is 'greater still' than the world's darkness, says Pope in Christmas Day message

The Pope has used his Christmas Day message to remind the world's 1.3 billion Catholics that no matter how dark the world may feel, the light of Christ is "greater still".

Carinal Vincent Nichols asks the nation to move on from 'bitter' Brexit debate
Carinal Vincent Nichols asks the nation to move on from 'bitter' Brexit debate

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has called on the nation to move on from the "bitter" debate over Brexit and see the good in others.

London Bridge terror attack weighs on Archbishop's mind at Christmas
London Bridge terror attack weighs on Archbishop's mind at Christmas

The terrorist attack on London Bridge last month is a theme of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Day sermon at Canterbury Cathedral.

Nearly 200 evangelicals criticise Christianity Today magazine over editorial call for Trump's impeachment
Nearly 200 evangelicals criticise Christianity Today magazine over editorial call for Trump's impeachment

Harvest pastor Greg Laurie and Liberty University president Jerry Falwell are among the nearly 200 evangelical leaders to have signed an open letter condemning Christianity Today magazine's editorial backing the impeachment of Donald Trump.

Bethel Church planning memorial for Kalley Heiligenthal's daughter
Bethel Church planning memorial for Kalley Heiligenthal's daughter

Bethel Church is moving ahead with a memorial for the two-year-old daughter of worship leader Kalley Heiligenthal after she tragically died just over a week ago.

We stand for Christians everywhere, says Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has used his Christmas message to speak up for persecuted Christians.

Government stance on child refugees is 'really disappointing', says Christian leader

The founder of a Christian charity promoting adoption in the Church has said it is "really disappointing" that the government has changed its position on child refugees.

Disillusioned former Queen's chaplain Gavin Ashenden received into the Catholic Church
Disillusioned former Queen's chaplain Gavin Ashenden received into the Catholic Church

Former Queen's chaplain Dr Gavin Ashenden is today being formally received into the Catholic Church.