James Macintyre

Donald Trump And Jerusalem: Our Q & A Explainer
Donald Trump And Jerusalem: Our Q & A Explainer

Donald Trump has pledged to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Why is this so controversial and what's the latest?

Japanese Samurai Who Gave Up Everything To Follow Jesus To Be Made A Saint
Japanese Samurai Who Gave Up Everything To Follow Jesus To Be Made A Saint

A Japanese samurai who gave up his status to follow Jesus will be beautified in a ceremony in Japan on 7 February.

Women\'s March: Hundreds Of Thousands Of Feminist Protesters Gather In Washington Against Trump Agenda
Women's March: Hundreds Of Thousands Of Feminist Protesters Gather In Washington Against Trump Agenda

Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the United States are converging in Washington today for a women's march in opposition Donald Trump's agenda, rhetoric and past comments about women.

Like Him Or Loathe Him, Obama Was A Class Act And We\'ll Miss Him When He\'s Gone
Like Him Or Loathe Him, Obama Was A Class Act And We'll Miss Him When He's Gone

Barack Obama's presidency comes to an end tomorrow. Here we assess his legacy, abroad and at home.

Muslims Hide Christian Paintings In Former Church To Prevent \'Influence\' During Worship
Muslims Hide Christian Paintings In Former Church To Prevent 'Influence' During Worship

A former thirteenth century church in Turkey which has turned into a mosque is being restored to include an electronic shielding system to cover Byzantine-era Christian paintings during worship times.

Controversial Philippines President Duterte Seeks Peace With Pope Francis After Rows Over Condoms, Death Penalty
Controversial Philippines President Duterte Seeks Peace With Pope Francis After Rows Over Condoms, Death Penalty

The controversial President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has written a personal letter to Pope Francis saying that the country values its "special relations" with the Holy See.

Tremors Felt In Rome As Three More Earthquakes Hit Italy
Tremors Felt In Rome As Three More Earthquakes Hit Italy

Three powerful earthquakes struck central Italy within an hour today, rocking the snow-covered mountainous region where nearly 300 people were killed last year.

Mysterious Catholic Lay Organisation Opus Dei Begins Process Of Electing New Leader
Mysterious Catholic Lay Organisation Opus Dei Begins Process Of Electing New Leader

Opus Dei, the predominantly lay Catholic organisation which is surrounded by myth and intrigue, will begin the process of electing a new leader on Saturday following the death of its previous prelate last month.

Could Donald Trump\'s Son-In-Law Be Saviour Of The Middle East?
Could Donald Trump's Son-In-Law Be Saviour Of The Middle East?

Jared Kushner is an inexperienced 36-year-old with no diplomatic experience. But some say that he could bring a fresh approach as Middle East envoy.

Victim\'s Religion Acted \'In Favour\' Of Accused: Indian Hindus Who Allegedly Beat A Muslim To Death Granted Bail By Judge.
Victim's Religion Acted 'In Favour' Of Accused: Indian Hindus Who Allegedly Beat A Muslim To Death Granted Bail By Judge.

Three Hindu men accused of murdering a Muslim in India have been granted bail by a judge who said that the religion of the killed man acted 'in favour' of the accused.

\'It\'s About Making Sure I Do What Jesus Says\': Black Bishop Defends Role At Trump Inauguration
'It's About Making Sure I Do What Jesus Says': Black Bishop Defends Role At Trump Inauguration

A black bishop who will take part in the inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump has defended his role as a calling from God.

Christians Have A Right To Defend The Cross, Says Rowan Williams
Christians Have A Right To Defend The Cross, Says Rowan Williams

Rowan Williams has produced a new book on the meaning of the cross and resurrection "then and now" as the latest in his series of short, powerful works published by SPCK.

Russell Moore Blasts White Supremacy As \'Cruelly Cunning\'
Russell Moore Blasts White Supremacy As 'Cruelly Cunning'

Russell Moore has marked Martin Luther King Day in the US with a withering attack on white supremacy, calling it "cruelly cunning" and saying that America has a long way to go before achieving racial justice.

Is Lindsay Lohan Converting To Islam? Actress Denies Move After Posting Arabic Peace Message On Social Media
Is Lindsay Lohan Converting To Islam? Actress Denies Move After Posting Arabic Peace Message On Social Media

Muslims have been optimistically welcoming the actress Lindsay Lohan to the faith after she deleted all her photos on the social media site Instagram and replaced them with the Arabic message "Alaikum salam," meaning "and unto you peace".

\'We See The Glass Half-Full\': Aide To Palestinian President Welcomes Jared Kushner As Peace Envoy
'We See The Glass Half-Full': Aide To Palestinian President Welcomes Jared Kushner As Peace Envoy

A senior aide to the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has surprisingly expressed hope that Donald Trump's Jewish son-in-law, Jared Kushner, can help bring about an end to the conflict with Israel after Kushner was announced as the president-elect's Middle East peace envoy.

UN's Humanitarian Wing In Crisis As Major Cuts Follow Damning Review

The humanitarian wing of the United Nations is firing 173 staff members amid 10 per cent cuts that amount to at least $20 million this year, following a damning review, according to a report.