James Macintyre
Trump in fresh controversy after calling Obama and Clinton 'co-founders' of ISIS
Donald Trump today called President Barack Obama and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton "co-founders" of Islamic State, igniting fresh criticism of his inflammatory campaign style.
Catholic editor flees Bangladesh for US in fear of her life
The Catholic editor of a Bangladeshi newsletter critical of the government has fled to the US in fear of her life, the Catholic News Service (CNS) reported.
Pope Francis hosts Syrian refugees for lunch at his private residence
Pope Francis today shared lunch at his residence with the group of 21 Syrian refugees now living in Rome.
Charity that took on SPCK Christian bookshops strongly criticised by Charity Commission
A Christian charity has been strongly criticised for serious mismanagement and misconduct by the Charity Commission.
Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral to be flood-lit red to highlight persecuted Christians around world
Both Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral are to be flood-lit in red by the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) in November this year to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians in the Middle East.
Theresa May's anti-extremism strategy 'significant source of tension' among Muslims
A senior Conservative MP has warned that the Government's flag-ship 'Prevent' strategy against Islamic extremism is "a significant source of tension" among Muslims living in Britain.
India: 15 Christian clerics donate kidneys after priest leads the way
Fifteen Christian clerics in Kerala, India have donated organs since 2009, when a Catholic priest set an example by giving his kidney to a patient in need.
Christian takes Sports Direct to tribunal after being 'forced to work on Sundays'
A practising Christian is taking the controversial retail chain Sports Direct to en employment tribunal today after he he was made to work on Sundays.
Catholic charity wants to train 1,000 new priests after Fr Jacques Hamel killing
In honour of Jacques Hamel, the French priest murdered by Islamist sympathisers two weeks ago, a Catholic charity is launching a campaign to support the training of 1,000 new priests around the world.
Rick Warren, Russell Moore and other evangelical leaders protest California education Bill
Evangelical leaders Rick Warren and Russell Moore are among a range of signatories from Christian, Muslim and backgrounds who have put their name to a statement denouncing a California Bill that would limit religious exemptions for private educational institutions.
Trump to meet 700 evangelical leaders at 'Pastors and Pews' gathering
Donald Trump is set to meet some 700 evangelical pastors tomorrow at a gathering in Florida hosted by the American Project (ARP).
Australia's cathedral deans call for prevention of further abuse after Royal Commission
The deans of Australia's cathedrals have collectively expressed their regret at the damage caused by clergy and other church officials after hearing reports at their annual conference about the country's Royal Commission on Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Teenager who called for 'the murder of all Christians' hunted by police
Belgian police are hunting for a teenager who has called for "the murder of all Christians" in a video posted on a French website.
Germany: Church forces out sheltering Roma families, including 6 children
A Catholic church in Germany has forced out four Roma families from the Balkans including five children and a six-month-old baby who were sheltering there since early July.
Evangelical leaders: Texas has 'moral obligation' to stop execution of death row prisoner
Four dozen evangelical leaders across the US issued an open letter today seeking to stop the execution of a death row inmate convicted of being an accomplice to a murderer who is scheduled to be executed on 24 August.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte opens up about his prayer life
Antonio Conte, the Catholic new Chelsea football manager, has again opened up about his strong faith, describing how he prays every day, mainly for his family's health, and regularly attends Mass.