“An unspeakable atrocity” at Bondi Beach – headlines and reaction; Unite the Kingdom Christmas event ‘modest and muted’; Government launches faith security training scheme; ‘Hope, generosity and belief’: the values binding football and Christian faith
FA’s Faith and Football Christmas event at Wembley points to the shared deep connections of football and Christian faith, in values and character
Christian nationalism ‘has no place’ in immigration policy; Reform party launches Christian Fellowship; Shabana Mahmood says her strong faith led her into politics; Migrant avoiding arrest posed as a shepherd in nativity tableau
John Smyth’s wife says she is sorry and ashamed for failing to stop his abuse; King Charles attends Advent service highlighting persecution of Christians; Pew Research Centre questions reports of a religious revival
Pope says remarks on Europe ‘trying to break apart a very important alliance’; Methodist leader warns about Unite the Kingdom Christmas event in London; ‘Blue light hijab’ rolled out in Leicester
Wembley Christmas event hears how praying footballers build teams that win; Nasa scientist’s new theory re the Wise Men’s star; One hundred kidnapped Nigerian children released
Churches push back against Christian nationalist agenda this Christmas; Christmas tree returns to Manger Square in Bethlehem; Arsenal’s ‘Bible Boys’ and the power of prayer propelling them to win; Bangor Cathedral’s music director sacked
Labour discussed Assisted Dying private member’s bill before election; Public support for inclusive RE in Northern Ireland; Vatican decides against women deacons at present; Unite the Kingdom Christmas carol concert set for London
FA’s ‘Faith and Football’ Christmas event at Wembley; Lord Khan’s plan for government to harness power of faith in society; Merger of three Christian groups exploring faith in society; Ancient Catholic church from India appoints first bishop to the UK
Chief Imam: ‘Choose dialogue to prevent civic fracture before it happens’; The Changing Landscape of Faith in Britain; Church Commissioners’ rules to stop investment in oppressive regimes; Run a ‘Blue Christmas’ service to welcome single people
