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Topless Femen activist tries to steal baby Jesus from Vatican Nativity scene
Topless Femen activist tries to steal baby Jesus from Vatican Nativity scene

A topless activist from the feminist group Femen tried to snatch the statue of the baby Jesus from the Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square on Monday but was stopped by police as she grabbed it.

Warnings over new relationships education that will teach British school children about transgender issues
Warnings over new relationships education that will teach British school children about transgender issues

The lessons will address sex, sexual health, and LGBT issues, including transgenderism.

So many will never know the joy of being a grandparent because of liberal lies on abortion
So many will never know the joy of being a grandparent because of liberal lies on abortion

An acquaintance once asked Winston Churchill if he had shown the statesman a picture of his grandchild. Churchill replied, saying something like: "No. And I have forgotten to thank you for that."

Is God unjust?
Is God unjust?

Accusations typically come from those who hope to expose a clash between the existence of God and unjust tragedies.

Why Justin Bieber's Gospel message needs a follow-up word
Why Justin Bieber's Gospel message needs a follow-up word

Justin Bieber told his 95 million Instagram followers: "Jesus is changing me from the inside out everyday!"

Brexit deal could serve as template for EU relations to countries like Ukraine and Turkey

An EU agreement with Britain on relations after Brexit could serve as a model for ties with other countries that want to be as close as possible to the bloc but are not yet ready to join, such as Ukraine and Turkey, Germany's foreign minister said.

Queen praises husband's humour in Christmas message

Queen Elizabeth will pay tribute to her husband Prince Philip in her Christmas message, and praise his support and unique sense of humour'.

Bittersweet Christmas for Iraq's Christians after Islamic State defeat
Bittersweet Christmas for Iraq's Christians after Islamic State defeat

Inside the newly renovated Church of Saint George in the Northern Iraqi town of Teleskof, Hayat Chamoun Daoud led children dressed as Santa Claus singing Jingle Bells in Aramaic.

Traffickers are 'Herods of today' says Pope Francis in passionate defence of refugees
Traffickers are 'Herods of today' says Pope Francis in passionate defence of refugees

Pope Francis strongly defended immigrants at his Christmas Eve Mass on Sunday, comparing them to Mary and Joseph finding no place to stay in Bethlehem

Why do Matthew and Luke have different Nativity stories?
Why do Matthew and Luke have different Nativity stories?

Two of the four Gospels don't feature the story of Jesus' birth at all. Mark and John jump straight into his baptism and ministry without reference to how or where he was born

A merry (Calvinist) Christmas to one and all
A merry (Calvinist) Christmas to one and all

If you are reading this on Christmas Day, Happy Christmas. Now get off your computer or phone and go and do something less boring instead.

North Korea: UN sanctions 'an act of war'

The latest UN sanctions against North Korea are an act of war and tantamount to a complete economic blockade against it, North Korea's foreign ministry said on Sunday, threatening to punish those who supported the measure.

Christmas tension? How families can survive Christmas and still be friends
Christmas tension? How families can survive Christmas and still be friends

One of the most difficult things about Christmas for many people – couples in particular – is the need to balance the expectations of different parts of the family.

Theresa May: UK should be proud of Christian heritage and religious freedom

The UK should be proud of its Christian heritage, Theresa May has said in her Christmas message, calling for increased religious freedom around the world.

Christian singer Carman gets married at the age of 61: 'It's been a long time coming'
Christian singer Carman gets married at the age of 61: 'It's been a long time coming'

It took him almost 60 years, but Christian singer Carman Licciardello finally found the woman of his dreams. After one year together, he happily tied the knot with Dana Licciardello in Dallas, Texas.

Duggar family news: Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell are expecting their first child
Duggar family news: Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell are expecting their first child

Since several of their kids have gotten married over the past few years, "19 Kids and Counting" stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are welcoming grandbaby after grandbaby.