Christmas has a profound relevance for everyone but especially for those who are going through times of suffering and crisis.

Peace Nobel Laureate and anti-Apartheid activist, the priest said he “could not have survived had I not been buttressed by my spiritual disciplines”.

The Asturian Bible wins the Regional Council of Culture prize for “the philological apparatus developed, the immense work for over 30 years, and its complexity”.

Maybe those shepherds, the wise men, Mary and Joseph, would take the baby in their arms and try to imagine what kind of Saviour he would be.

It is the second synagogue from that time found there, which was a key center of the Jewish life . The New Testament refers to it as the birthplace of Mary Magdalene.

According to highest judicial institution of the country, “propagating Christianity through family gatherings [house-churches] is not a collusion to disrupt the security of the country”.

Take some time out with your God and let Him stir your heart afresh. Then you can preach Christmas.

Eyes were opened to new perspectives ears were opened to the often-muted voices of women, youth, and diaspora Christians in Europe.

Indoor church gatherings with over 100 participants can only allow people who have been vaccinated. The Swedish Evangelical Alliance says it restricts religious freedom.

Official statistics show that 51% of the general population adheres to Christianity, more women than men. London is the most religiously diverse region in the UK.

The regional government is due to approve a controversial anti-conversion law. “Christians have reasons to apprehend an outbreak of violence against them”, says the Evangelical Fellowship of India.

Bridging deep divides through song, sacrifice and forgiveness. An article by Eiko Takamizawa.

The 'anti-separatism' law strengthens the secularist narrative ahead of the 2022 elections. Meanwhile, a depersonalised Christmas continues to be celebrated on the streets.

The story shows no sign of dying. Even here on the streets of Amsterdam, nativity scenes sprout in unlikely locations.

African theologians Harvey Kwiyani and Abraham Waigi assess Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s harsh criticism of the increasing influence of churches on the continent

Crosses stir up strong emotions in a society with growing religious diversity.

No one can say that they are living in the will of God while they are envious of others.

The common name “gecko” occurs in some versions of the Bible. It refers to a small saurian with a large head and eyes, and skin which is granular.

According to the Reporters Without Borders, 46 journalists were killed, 488 have been detained, 65 held hostage and 2 missing in 2021.

An Urgency Resolution was passed by the European chamber mentioning 9 people imprisoned since the peaceful protests in July. The EU could suspend its cooperation agreement with Cuba.

“Join us in praising God that all 17 of our loved ones are now safe”, says Christian Aid Ministries.

The first believers brought Jesus to people who had never heard his name / They came with good news, and those wanting, longing found rest in the presence of the gospel lived out.

A moving video poem about the origins and the future of Europe and the church. Produced by Philip Barry for the Lausanne Europe 20/21 Gathering.

In November, a senior UN official told civil society, “You need to insist, repeat yourself, send letters to the UN, keep reminding us”.

The Reverend Dauda Bature of the First Evangelical Church Winning All in Kaduna state, was kidnapped by armed Muslim Fulani herdsmen in November while working on his farm.