The Pope used his message to encourage "hope and kindness" and emphasised the importance of humility.

Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has previously called for Stephen Cottrell to resign.

The lighting of the Hanukiah starts on Christmas Day for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, has faced calls to resign over his handling of a sexual abuse case involving a priest.

Archbishop Andrew John prays that those lonely or grieving at Christmas find hope.

The Bishop of Exeter, Dr Mike Harrison, acknowledges this year's hardships in his Christmas message.

Bishop Usher's Christmas message reflects on the year and the work of those who help others.

Over the centuries, painters in India have depicted Jesus's birth from a uniquely local perspective.