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Christians asked to pray for Ukraine over Christmas
Christians are being asked to remember the people of Ukraine in their prayers over the festive season.
UK government urged to save Afghan Christian from deportation in Pakistan
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has made an urgent appeal to the UK government to save an Afghan Christian convert facing "fatal" deportation from Pakistan.
Dozens of churches receive Christmas funding boost
Some 49 historic churches have received funding to safeguard their buildings just in time for Christmas.
King Charles III pays tribute to late Queen's faith in first Christmas speech
The King has used his first Christmas Day speech as sovereign to pay tribute to his mother, the late Queen's Christian faith.
Pope decries 'senseless' war in Ukraine in Christmas Day message
The Pope has used his Christmas Day message to call for peace and an end to the "senseless" war in Ukraine.
Archbishop remembers those suffering in hardship in Christmas Day sermon
The Archbishop has spoken of the light that overcomes the darkness in his Christmas Day sermon as he remembered the people of Ukraine and those suffering closer to home because of the cost of living crisis.
Street Pastors are out patrolling over the Christmas season
Street Pastors will be out patrolling towns and cities across the UK this Christmas to help ensure that people enjoy the festivities safely.
Westminster may block Scotland's new gender recognition law
Kemi Badenoch, UK Minister for Women and Equalities, said that the Scottish government had "not addressed the full implications of their bill â especially on the lives of women and girls".
Scottish vote to let 16 year olds change legal gender is 'lamentable'
The Christian Institute has expressed its sadness over the passing of legislation that will make it easier for people in Scotland, including teenagers, to change their legal gender.
Anger over 'woke' rewording of traditional Christmas carol
Rewording of the traditional Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" to be more inclusive and diverse has been derided on social media.
Half of Brits think science and Christianity are incompatible
Research by the Theos think tank reveals that around half of Brits think science and Christianity are incompatible.
Brighton University advises staff not to use word 'Christmas'
The Inclusive Language Guidance cautioned staff against "using Christian-centric language".
Churches excited to welcome people in after two years of Covid disruption
Churches are excited to be hosting in-person services and events this Christmas after Covid caused many gatherings to be cancelled or moved online in the last two years.
Scotland: MSPs approve plans to lower legal gender change age
MSPs have backed the Scottish government's plans to lower the age at which Scots can change their legal gender.
Pro-life volunteer arrested after praying 'silently' near abortion clinic
A pro-life volunteer has been arrested after telling police that she might have been praying silently near an abortion clinic in Birmingham.
Prince William remembers Queen's 'spirit of togetherness' at Christmas
Prince William paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II at a special Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey hosted by his wife, the Princess of Wales.