Everton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after crucial three points Gunners out to reclaim top spot in Premier League Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025
Nativity scene recreated by activists in Dublin ‘in solidarity with Gaza’ Coming less than a week before Christmas, it heard reflections that had Jesus been born today, he would be ‘born under siege’. Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2025
Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025
Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the reality of the 1,000-year period from 500 to 1500 was much more complex. This is especially true when considering the peasants, who made up about 90% of the population. The Conversation · Dec 19, 2025
Churches turn Nativity scenes into protests as immigration crackdowns intensify Holy Family becomes symbol in anti-raid protests. Axios · Dec 19, 2025
Why do so many love a good ghost story at Christmas? A psychologist explains Christmas is usually seen as a time of light, warmth, and happiness. However, in Europe there is a long tradition of people embracing the darker side by telling ghost stories during the festive season. The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025
How faith-based entertainment has made a Hollywood comeback The trend includes a rise in confessional films and TV series depicting specific faiths, predominantly Christianity The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
‘Evil Jesus’ who plotted to kill prosecutor detained indefinitely Martin Ready, 43, was found guilty following a trial last year of attempting to conspire to murder Darren Harty. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025
Christmas Symbol Explained: Star of Bethlehem Could Have Been A Comet, New Research Says NASA scientist Mark Matney links the Star of Bethlehem to a comet, citing ancient Chinese records. International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025
How a homeless man’s likeness ended up on display at the Vatican The story of art and faith, and a human tragedy, caught the attention of Pope Francis The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Could the Star of Bethlehem have actually been a comet? The direction, distance and motion of the comet through the sky during its closest approach could have made it seem like it was hovering over Bethlehem when Jesus was said to have been born. Space · Dec 16, 2025
People Share The Moment They Realized They Are Actually In A Cult Human beings are social creatures, and so, we’re hardwired for connection and community. We want our lives to have purpose, and we crave to feel like we belong. But unfortunately, some individuals manipulate these natural feelings for their own selfish ends and try to trick you into joining their creepy… Bored Panda · Dec 15, 2025
A hidden life in the era of social media can still change history, as the story of Jesus shows I see in Christmas an invitation to see differently: God in the social outcast, life on the margins reimagined as the centre of gravity The Guardian - AU · Dec 14, 2025
It's beginning to look a lot like (AI) Christmas The rise of AI at Christmas is tied to churches trying "to put their best foot forward" during the holidays. Axios · Dec 14, 2025
Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2025 Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction Spurs look to record third win in a row
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 ‘Bizarre’ Wolves own goals can’t hide Mikel Arteta’s fury at Arsenal’s ‘horrible habits’ Arsenal 2-1 Wolves: The Premier League’s bottom side scored two own goals as the Gunners overcame ‘horrible defensive habits’ to take three points late on
International Business Times UK · Dec 13, 2025 'Deranged Grinches' Wanted After Punching Nativity Donkeys, Defecating in Church During German Christmas Rampage German police seek two vandals who attacked Nativity donkeys Max and Lily, defecated in a church, and ransacked the Erbach Castle Christmas market. Suspects remain at large after the 30 November rampage.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025 Arsenal 2-1 Wolves: Premier League – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: Two Bukayo Saka crosses forced two own goals as Arsenal somehow found a way to win against committed Wolves. Scott Murray was watching
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025 Tommy Robinson closes Unite the Kingdom ‘Christmas service’ after police keep protesters apart– live Attendees kept apart from a Stand Up To Racism counter protest on Whitehall
Euronews · Dec 12, 2025 Archaeologists uncover rare Roman-style 'Good Shepherd' fresco near Iznik The 3rd-century fresco uncovered by Turkish archaeologists is the best-preserved of its kind to date.
The Conversation · Dec 12, 2025 The Bible says little about Jesus’ childhood – but that didn’t stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy ‘rascal’ Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – “because there was no room for them in the inn.”
The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2025 ‘The holy family is in hiding’: nativity scenes at US churches push back on ICE Displays include handcuffed baby Jesus and Mary wearing a gas mask in wake of Trump’s immigration crackdown
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025 Jesus fresco found in ancient tomb sheds light on early Christianity IN FULL
Euronews · Dec 12, 2025 Rare fresco of Jesus as Good Shepherd discovered in Turkish tomb A rare 3rd-century fresco of Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered near Iznik, Turkey.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025 Archaeologists discover rare painting of a clean-shaven Jesus The Good Shepherd fresco depicts a youthful Jesus styled with Roman features