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Four sentenced to death over terror attack on Nigerian church

BY  :  Staff Writer  Christian Today   Four Islamic militants who carried out a deadly terrorist attack on a Catholic church in Nigeria have been sentenced to death. Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza, Al Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdulmalik and Abdulhaleem Idris attacked St Francis Xavier Catholic Church […]

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Bethany Christian Services reaffirms Statement of Faith and Belief: ‘It’s about clarity’

BY  :  Jon Brown, Christian Post Reporter   Bethany Christian Services announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors voted to clarify and reinforce its Christian faith commitments and beliefs, with its CEO telling The Christian Post that he hopes doing so will help attract like-minded […]

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Churches across the UK are getting into the Christmas spirit

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BY  :  Obianuju Mbah  Christian  Today   Cathedrals and churches across the UK are embracing Advent with a flurry of festive markets, carol services and community events. From bustling craft stalls to towering Advent wreaths, they are getting ready to welcome thousands of visitors and […]

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Princess of Wales to lead Westminster Abbey carol service, celebrating kindness and community

BY   :  Obianuju Mbah Christian  Today   This evening, the Princess of Wales, Catherine, is set to revisit Westminster Abbey to preside over her fifth Together at Christmas carol service – a seasonal gathering that places acts of kindness and community at the heart of its celebrations. […]

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Trump admin. restricts visas for Nigerians linked to anti-Christian violence, persecution

BY  :  Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter    In response to mass killings and violent attacks against Christians in Nigeria, the U.S. State Department announced that the United States will restrict visas for Nigerians who have participated in or supported violations of religious freedom, a […]

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The Christian story behind Trafalgar Square’s Christmas tree

BY   :    Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Hilary Robinson is a network radio producer and the author of over 70 books for children, including Where The Poppies Now Grow, a story of friendship, sacrifice and peace, and The Christmas Star, a fresh retelling of the Nativity. […]

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US military becoming more religious as nation remains more secular: study

BY   :  Michael Gryboski, Editor  Christian  Today    The United States armed forces are seeing a rise in religious sentiment even as mainstream culture becomes more secular, according to a recent statistical analysis. Ryan Burge, a professor of practice at the John C. Danforth Center […]

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Papal visit to Middle East an encouragement to the region’s remaining Christians

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian  Today   Christian broadcasters have said that Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Middle East represents a moment of hope for the region’s struggling Christian communities. The Pope’s six-day visit began in Turkey on 27 November and included a pilgrimage to […]

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Most people in Britain believe that Christmas has become too commercial

BY   :  Staff  Writer   Christian  Today   Most people in Britain believe that Christmas has become too commercial and would like a return to tradition, a new survey has found. The survey was commissioned by The Children’s Society and based on responses from 2,000 adults […]

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Churches vandalized in Sudan with Islamic Shahadah written on walls

BY  :  Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor    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. At […]

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Church of England launches its biggest ever Christmas campaign

BY  :  Staff  Writer  Christian Today   The Church of England’s ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign gets underway today, inviting people across the nation to “rediscover the hope and joy at the heart of the season”. The Church hopes to reach millions of people with the […]

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