James Macintyre

$Pope Francis ally defends controversial \'ecumenism of hate\' article blasting US Catholic-evangelical alliance$
Pope Francis ally defends controversial 'ecumenism of hate' article blasting US Catholic-evangelical alliance

One of the Papal allies who recently co-authored a controversial article that has become known for accusing American Catholics and evangelicals of forming an 'ecumenism of hate' has defended the piece and welcomed the debate it has sparked.
$\'Forgive them, they know not what they do\': Father of woman killed at Charlottesville invokes Jesus\' words on the Cross$
'Forgive them, they know not what they do': Father of woman killed at Charlottesville invokes Jesus' words on the Cross

The father of Heather Heyer, the anti-racist activist killed in the violent clashes over the weekend at Charlottesville, Virginia, has said that he forgives the man who allegedly drove into her and invoked the words of Jesus on the Cross.
Mormon church updates Charlottesville statement to condemn white supremacy as Trump again equivocates

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has issued an updated statement condemning pro-white and white supremacy groups that believe the church 'is neutral toward or in support' of their views following the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
$The \'invisible\' social role of churches: three quarters of Britons unaware of outreach work like tackling poverty$
The 'invisible' social role of churches: three quarters of Britons unaware of outreach work like tackling poverty

The role of churches in tackling some of society's biggest problems such as poverty and dementia is largely invisible, according to new research released by the specialist insurer Ecclesiastical.
$Anglican Bishop launches scathing attack on \'lying, amoral\' Donald Trump - and the \'Christian Right\' for backing him$
Anglican Bishop launches scathing attack on 'lying, amoral' Donald Trump - and the 'Christian Right' for backing him

An Anglican Bishop has launched a scathing attack on the 'narcissistic amorality' of 'lying' Donald Trump, along with the American 'Christian Right' for failing to recognise the president's traits before he was elected last November.
$Hotel manager apologises for signs instructing \'Jewish guests\' to shower before swimming and access fridge at set times$
Hotel manager apologises for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before swimming and access fridge at set times

The manager of a hotel in Switzerland has apologised for signs instructing 'Jewish guests' to shower before entering the swimming pool and to access the refrigerator at set times, following claims of anti-semitism.
$\'Musicians\' church\' now linked to HTB in row after closing its doors to non-religious choirs and orchestras$
'Musicians' church' now linked to HTB in row after closing its doors to non-religious choirs and orchestras

A church in central London that has become part of a network led by the evangelical Holy Trinity Brompton is facing criticism from a leading composer and others after closing its doors to choirs and orchestras whose music is non-religious.
$\'Racism is sin. Period\': After Charlottesville, Christian leaders from across the US condemn white supremacy$
'Racism is sin. Period': After Charlottesville, Christian leaders from across the US condemn white supremacy

Evangelical, Catholic and Episcopalian church leaders from across the US have been condemning the 'evil' of racismin the wake of the violent clashes at the weekend in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Hundreds of Christians who secretly converted in Iran seek asylum in Turkey, claiming persecution

Some 500 Christian converts from Iran have sought asylum in Turkey following what they say is persecution by the authorities, according to the Middle Eastern news website Rudaw.
$No, Trump does not have \'authority from God\' to attack North Korea, says Texas Catholic priest$
No, Trump does not have 'authority from God' to attack North Korea, says Texas Catholic priest

A Texas Catholic priest has contradicted the Texas Baptist pastor and adviser to Donald Trump, Robert Jeffress, who controversially claimed earlier this week that the President has been given 'authority by God' to use nuclear force against North Korea.
$\'Ecumenism of hate\' row: Now \'befuddled\' evangelical leader and Catholic bishop hit back$
'Ecumenism of hate' row: Now 'befuddled' evangelical leader and Catholic bishop hit back

A leading American evangelical and a New York Catholic bishop have separately hit back at allies of Pope Francis who recently attacked US conservative Catholics and evangelicals for their 'ecumenism of hate,' with both respondents pointing to 30 years of productive cooperation between the two groups.
Approval of Donald Trump is slipping among evangelicals and other Christians, survey says

Approval of Donald Trump's performance as US President among evangelical Christians is slipping, according to a survey.