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Christians and religious nones alike object to AI-generated social media videos
Evangelicals, nones and non-denominational Christians reject AI-generated videos, a new study has found.
What we don’t know about Christmas
Every Christmas people are bombarded with images of the Nativity in Christmas cards, the lyrics of songs and Nativity plays. Yet many of the images embedded in our minds are pure tradition. In fact, there is a lot that we do not know. This is the story …
Richard Moth appointed as new Archbishop of Westminster
Bishop Richard Moth has been confirmed as the new Archbishop of Westminster, the most senior post in the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
The mystery of the Wise Men
The carol assures us that “We three kings of Orient are…” and tells us they were “following yonder star”. Can we be sure there were three of them? Were they kings? Where in the Orient were they from? What was the star they followed? In fact, there is a lot that we just do not know. This is the story …
English Heritage deletes debunked claims about pagan origins of Christmas Day
English Heritage has admitted it got it wrong when it shared false claims that the date of Christmas is derived from a pagan Roman festival in honour of a sun god.
Guinness Book of Records recognises 'the world’s longest serving Sunday School teacher'
Pam Knowles started helping out her church Sunday school in 1951 at the age of 13.
The origins of ‘traditional’ Christmas celebrations
Today in the UK we celebrate Christmas and the period around it with many familiar traditions and activities. There is an understandable assumption that we have always done things this way. However, celebrating Christmas has a long and complex history and things change over time.
Venezuela stops cardinal from leaving country
The cardinal has spoken out against the excesses of the Maduro government.
13 Christians abducted in church attack in Nigeria
Thirteen Christians have been abducted by a militia group in Nigeria following a skirmish in Kogi State.
Christians protest LGBT nativity play where Jesus is 'King of the Gays'
The university and students' union said the play was within the bounds of free speech laws.
Former moderator of Church of Scotland teams up with pop star to release Christmas song
What do you do when you've retired from leading a church?
Pro-life campaigner who silently prayed in abortion clinic buffer zone criminally charged
A pro-life campaigner who silently prayed near an abortion clinic in Birmingham has been criminally charged.
Court hearing for grandmother arrested after holding sign in abortion clinic buffer zone
A Christian grandmother who was arrested after holding a sign offering assistance to women considering an abortion appeared in court on Friday.
Sarah Mullally reiterates apology as safeguarding record comes under the spotlight
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, has come under pressure over her handling of past safeguarding cases.
Evangelical vicar accused of abuse won't stand trial
A leading figure among conservative evangelical Anglicans will not stand trial for alleged abuse, it has emerged.
Church of England bishops delay final decision on same-sex blessings
The Church of England's House of Bishops has postponed a final decision on the Living in Love and Faith process as it continues to work on proposals.