James Macintyre
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Christian Couple Barred From Adopting After 'Gay Parents' Row
A Christian couple have been blocked from adopting their two foster children after expressing concerns about them being raised by a gay couple, the Telegraph reported.
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Why Don't More Christian Parents Talk To Their Kids About Faith?
Christians are significantly less concerned about passing on religion to their children than parents from other faiths in the UK, a new study has found.
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Christian University Wins Legal Battle Over Ban On Sex Outside Heterosexual Marriage
An evangelical Christian university in Canada has won a decision by the Appeal Court of British Columbia in favour of its 'community covenant' that bans its students from having sexual relations outside of heterosexual marriage.
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Is This The Original Tomb Of Jesus?
Preliminary findings by researchers investigating the site where Jesus is believed to have been buried appear to confirm that portions of the original tomb are still present today, the National Geographic has reported.
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Iraqi Troops Break Into Mosul, PM Says Militants Will 'Die Or Surrender'
Iraqi troops broke through Islamic State (ISIS) defenses in an eastern suburb of Mosul last night taking the battle for the insurgents' stronghold into the city for the first time, a force commander said.
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Is It Possible To Have A Good Death? Catholic Church Launches New Site, 'The Art Of Dying Well'
The Catholic Church in England and Wales is launching a new website aimed at practically and spiritually helping both Catholics and non-Catholics alike grapple with issues around death and dying, and to prepare, ideally, for a "good death".
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Catholic Church Could Face Multi-Million Pound Payout As Abuse Case Is Heard
The Catholic Church in the UK could face a multi-million pound compensation bill following a test case which opens today on sexual abuse at a former children's home.
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Exclusive: Mystery Over Whether Gay Vicar 'Outed' The Bishop Of Grantham
A gay campaigning vicar has admitted that he spoke to a Sunday Times journalist about the Bishop of Grantham's sexuality before that newspaper was set to run a story on the subject.
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Religious Freedom 'Is A Litmus Test Of Overall Freedom' Says EU Special Envoy
Jan Figel, the first Special Envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the European Union, has said that he hopes the EU will remain committed to the cause and that his role will not be "temporary".
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Vatican To Host Concert For The Poor And Homeless
The Vatican will next month host a concert for the poor and homeless of Rome, inviting poor people as guests of honour and using any funds raised to go towards Pope Francis's charities.
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Christian Woman Captured By Boko Haram Tells Of Healing And Joy
A Christian woman who was captured for five weeks by Boko Haram militants in northern Nigeria has told of her joy after being adopted by a foster family following a period in an internally displaced people's (IDP) camp.
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Survey Finds: Sex And Housework More Important Than Religion For Successful Marriage
Religion appears to be a relatively minor factor in the way Americans choose their spouses, according to a new Pew Research Center study.