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Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem amid ongoing conflict

Orthodox Christians have gathered in Bethlehem this week, the city recognised as the birthplace of Jesus, to mark Christmas.

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Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide: 'research that inspires prayer, prayer that changes nations'

The global editions of the prayer manual that are released every few years have become a familiar resource to inform Christians how to pray for the nations. …

Why Satan is reading the Bible – a story from Ukraine's frontline

Along the frontline, the scars of war stretched as far as the eye could see. …

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• Justin Welby marks last day as Archbishop of Canterbury after resignation over John Smyth scandal

  

  Justin Welby's tenure as Archbishop of Canterbury ended at midnight on Monday two months after his resignation over safeguarding failures in the Church of England. …

• Why does the Church of England have two archbishops?

  

  As Justin Welby leaves office, Martyn Whittock explores the early medieval history that explains the authority structure of the Church of England and why it has two archbishops. …

• What happened when a whole church ditched the digital?

  

  This year thousands more Christians will follow the lead of a US church that fasted from smartphones and found that relationships with each other and with God improved. …

• How girls and young women can stay rooted in hope the whole year round

  

  Christian Today speaks to Meg Cannon to find out more about the inspiration behind her new devotional for girls and young women. …

• Refusing Justin Welby's Christmas donation may prove costly for Children's Society

  

  The decision not to accept his Christmas donation has divided opinion. …

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• Cornish vicar turns detective for hit BBC television show

  

  A Cornish priest from the Lizard has swapped her cassock for cunning as she joins the cast of BBC's hit show The Traitors. …

• What can we learn from Joseph at the start of the new year?

  

  Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the meaning of the story of Joseph. …

• Americans praying after New Orleans terror attack

  

  Americans are praying after a violent start to 2025 with a deadly terror attack in New Orleans that may be linked to a car explosion in Las Vegas. …

• How Christian media can lead in an era of citizen journalism

  

  From grassroots reporting in politics to the rise in power of interactive platforms, it's clear that people today don't just consume content - they create it, share it, and shape it. …

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  Protests erupt in Syria following the burning of a Christmas tree

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  14 Christians, including 1-year-old girl, killed after Christmas carol service in Nigeria

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  Beloved youth pastor killed in shark attack

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  South Korean church leaders express sorrow after many killed in plane crash

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• Christian persecution in India hits record high, says rights body

  

  Violence against Christians in India has reached unprecedented levels, with 745 incidents reported through November 2024, according to data released by the United Christian Forum (UCF), a Delhi-based civil society organisation. …

• From St Stephens to the Epiphany to Candlemas: what are the unusually named Christian celebrations around Christmas and New Year?

  

  The days and weeks following Christmas are meant for much more than turkey leftovers. Throughout the ages churches have designated particular days to remember important Christian stories – and to celebrate – and the period following Christmas is particularly full of them. …

• The problem with the King's Gospel

  

  If only the King would listen to what Jesus teaches, he would find that peace on earth comes only through Christ, not through the many contrary faiths and philosophies. …

• Christmas Day baptisms bring hope to Democratic Republic of Congo amid fierce conflict

  

  Dozens of Christians are to be baptised at a special Christmas Day service in the Democratic Republic of Congo. …