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Shine, Jesus, Shine remix launched for Christmas evangelism campaign
The project was divinely inspired, says the organiser

Christian Sudanese rights activist assaulted in Newcastle
The assault happened outside Newcastle City Hall.

Gaza's Christians praying for a peaceful Christmas
Conditions remain tough for Gaza's Christians despite the ceasefire.

Churches across the UK are getting into the Christmas spirit
Cathedrals and churches across the UK are embracing Advent with a flurry of festive markets, carol services and community events.

Suspended Christian nurse accuses nursing body of 'discrimination'
A Christian nurse suspended since April after refusing to use a transgender patient's preferred pronouns has accused the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) of "discrimination".

Church in Wales 'road map' for same-sex blessings is 'distressing'
Orthodox Anglicans have accused bishops in the Church in Wales of "misleading" statements as it moves towards making same-sex blessings permanent.

Tony Wales: a man with an unrivalled knowledge of the worldwide publishing
Tony Wales, who passed away on 28 October, was co-founder of Lion Publishing with David and Pat Alexander. Julia Cameron pays tribute.

Concern over treatment of Orthodox Metropolitan in Ukraine
Real life is very rarely about the "goodies" and the "baddies".

African church leaders promote healthcare development
Following US aid cuts, African governments may need to take responsibility for their own people.

Papal visit to Middle East an encouragement to the region's remaining Christians
The Pope appealed for peace before departing Lebanon at the end of his first foreign papal trip.

Churches vandalized in Sudan with Islamic Shahadah written on walls
Two churches in Port Sudan were defaced in coordinated acts of vandalism, with Islamic declarations painted in red graffiti on their exterior walls. The incidents occurred last week in the center of the city’s market area.

Who was St Birinus and why is he called the Apostle to the West Saxons?
3 December is the day to remember St Birinus, known as the Apostle to the West Saxons. This is his story …

Correspondence from Alice in Wonderland author, Lewis Carroll, discovered in Lincoln Cathedral
The letter mentions a number of people who partially inspired scenes from Carroll’s most famous work, Alice in Wonderland.

Cost of living tops list of concerns for young Australians in Christian survey
The annual survey by the national Christian charity shows a sharp and sustained shift in what matters most to young Australians.

Police still haven't decided if pro-life campaigner will be charged for silent prayer
Pro-life campaigner Isabel Vaughan-Spruce has had a legal Sword of Damocles over her head for 10 months as British authorities continue to decide whether or not to charge her for silent prayer in an abortion clinic buffer zone.

Most people in Britain believe that Christmas has become too commercial
Many Brits want a return to tradition, a survey by the Children's Society has found.