King praises Second World War values in Christmas message The annual Christmas broadcast is written by the King and is the rare occasion when he does not turn to the Government for advice. Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025
King Charles calls for reconciliation and unity in Christmas message Monarch urges people to draw strength from community diversity after a year marked by division and violence The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025
King urges families to try a ‘digital detox’ this Christmas Speaking in his annual Christmas address, the King also highlighted the importance of courage, sacrifice and community in the face of global conflict and social division Evening Standard · Dec 25, 2025
Justin Bieber Wants To Change The Music Industry After How It Treated Him: ‘It Didn’t Always Protect My Soul’ He did not hold back. Cinemablend · Dec 25, 2025
Christmas Fury In New York: 'Jesus Is Palestinian' Ad in Time Square Branded 'Inflammatory' By Tourists Times Square 'Jesus is Palestinian' billboard divides Christmas tourists. ADC defends interfaith message as history clash ignites fierce debate in New York. International Business Times UK · Dec 25, 2025
What Pope Leo said in his first Christmas message "Jesus took upon himself our fragility, identifying with each one of us: with those who have nothing left and have lost everything," he said. Axios · Dec 25, 2025
Pope Leo XIV urges compassion in first Christmas Urbi et Orbi speech The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate. Euronews · Dec 25, 2025
Archbishop of York ‘intimidated by Israeli militias’ during visit to West Bank He recounted being stopped at checkpoints and told by these groups that he was unable to visit families in the occupied West Bank The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025
Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025
Immigration debate ‘dividing us’, incoming archbishop of Canterbury warns in Christmas sermon Sarah Mullally says ‘national conversations … continue to divide us, when our common humanity should unite us’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025
Pope Leo condemns suffering in Gaza in first Christmas sermon Pope Leo XIV led his first Christmas Day Mass and hit out at the conditions facing Palestinians The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025
What was the ‘Christmas Star’? Astronomy might hold the answer In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the “Christmas Star” from the story of the nativity. Described in the Gospel of Matthew, the star guided the three wise men to the cradle of the young baby Jesus in a manger… The Conversation · Dec 24, 2025
'Only Jesus Is The Smartest Man Ever': IQ 276 Genius Shares Viral Maths Proof For God YoungHoon Kim, the world's smartest man with an IQ of 276, reveals his mathematical proof for God's existence and explains why death is a quantum transition. International Business Times UK · Dec 24, 2025
Russell Brand posts Christmas video following new rape and sexual assault charges The TV star posted the video on X as the new charges were confirmed by prosecutors Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025 Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve
The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025 A key question for every believer: does God approve of Santa Claus? I hope so, or I’m in trouble The great Santa deception arguably breaches the ninth commandment (‘Thou shalt not bear false witness’), but I think God would cut us some slack, says vicar Ravi Holy
The Texas Tribune · Dec 24, 2025 “Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry More than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025 ‘This is something he is never going to forget’: Arsenal stars bring festive joy to Great Ormond Street Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhães were among those playing games with children, some of whom have been receiving treatment for several years
Euronews · Dec 24, 2025 Christmas with AI-generated ‘Jesuses’ offer holiday guidance but raise faith and bias concerns Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots made in the likeness of one of the Catholic religion’s most important figures could ‘homogenise’ our understanding of its traditions and practices over time, experts say.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2025 Arrizabalaga is Arsenal’s shootout hero at expense of Lacroix and Crystal Palace Maxence Lacroix, scorer of an own goal, had his spot-kick saved as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties to reach a League Cup semi against Chelsea
The Conversation · Dec 23, 2025 We know about Jesus as a baby, and as a man. But what kind of child was he? But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes is a line from one of my least favourite Christmas carols. Apart from being generally saccharine, Away in a Manger depicts baby Jesus as something truly exceptional – a baby that does not cry.
Euronews · Dec 23, 2025 Have yourself a freaky Christmas: The strangest European folklore explained While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.
The Conversation · Dec 22, 2025 Terror, androgyny and benevolence: a brief history of angels in Christianity Christianity began with the appearance of an angel. In the gospel of Luke, Mary is told by the angel Gabriel she will conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus.
The Conversation · Dec 22, 2025 What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”.
Bored Panda · Dec 22, 2025 “What Was The White Elephant Gift That Everyone Fought Over?” (80 Answers) You’re likely familiar with the White Elephant gift exchange, and you’ve likely played it at your Christmas parties. This popular tradition makes such gatherings more festive, and sometimes, rowdy, all because of the swap of presents. Here are some examples of gifts that people fought for, and you’re about to…