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Over £900,000 awarded to help UK churches stay open amid growing funding pressures
Hundreds of churches across the UK are receiving vital financial support to remain open and safe, as rising repair costs and shrinking funding streams place historic buildings under increasing strain.
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.
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.
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.
Who was St Stephen and why is he remembered on December 26?
The carol says, “Good King Wenceslas last looked out on the Feast of Stephen.” In many countries, December 26, also known as Boxing Day, is better known as St Stephen’s Day. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. This is the story …
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".
2 Timothy 3:16 is Logos' Bible verse of the year, Matthew was the most studied book
One of the most-studied Bible verses of the year is from 2 Timothy in the New Testament, according to an analysis of millions of Bible study sessions that tracked how believers worldwide are engaging with Scripture.
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.
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 …
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.
Organisers of Christmas evangelistic campaign thrilled with impact
Organisers of this year's Shine Your Light Christmas evangelistic outreach have been "overwhelmed" by the response from local churches.
Another Christmas in hardship for Gaza church
For Christians sheltering in the Holy Family parish in Gaza, there will be few comforts this Christmas.
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.
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.
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.