James Macintyre
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Pope Francis Sends Vatican Delegation To War-Torn Aleppo
A delegation of Vatican officials has visited Aleppo, expressing the solidarity of Pope Francis with the people in the war-torn region.
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Anti-Gay Protesters Object To Lesbian Pastors At Washington Church
A Baptist church in Washington that has appointed a lesbian couple as co-pastors was the scene of a loud protest amid divisions in the US over the election as president of Donald Trump.
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Who Is The Christian Philosopher-Priest Appointed To Head Opus Dei?
Pope Francis last night confirmed the election of a new leader of the mysterious lay Catholic organisation Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocariz Braña.
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Vatican Launches New YouTube Channel So Priceless Christian Art Can Reach 'All Corners Of The Earth'
The Vatican Museums have launched a new YouTube channel and updated their website offering high-resolution images of their masterpieces along with mobile-friendly information.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.