James Macintyre

\'Close to my heart\': Pope Francis sends approving email to nun who ministers to trans gender people
'Close to my heart': Pope Francis sends approving email to nun who ministers to trans gender people

Pope Francis has approvingly replied to an email from a nun who works with transgender women, saying he holds thewomen who are trying to escape prostitution and abuse 'close to my heart'.

Church under attack: Bomber strikes at Mexican bishops headquarters
Church under attack: Bomber strikes at Mexican bishops headquarters

An explosive device was set off by unidentified individuals early yesterday at the headquarters of the Mexican Bishops' Conference (CEM) in Mexico City.

US Interfaith delegation including Jews barred from entering Israel over boycott movement activism
US Interfaith delegation including Jews barred from entering Israel over boycott movement activism

Five members of an American interfaith delegation to Israel, including three Jews, were prevented from boarding their flight from Washington DC, reportedly because of their activism on behalf of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement (BDS).

Turkish president urges Muslims to visit and \'protect\' Jerusalem after clashes over metal detectors
Turkish president urges Muslims to visit and 'protect' Jerusalem after clashes over metal detectors

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday urged all Muslims to visit and 'protect' Jerusalem in the wake of violence over metal detectors that Israel installed and later removed from the Temple Mount.

French president leads mourners honouring Fr Jacques Hamel on first anniversary of his murder
French president leads mourners honouring Fr Jacques Hamel on first anniversary of his murder

The French president Emmanuel Macron will lead mourners marking the one year anniversary of the murder byIslamist militants of the priest Fr. Jacques Hamel.

Anglican leader in Jamaica breaks ranks by calling for legalisation of sodomy
Anglican leader in Jamaica breaks ranks by calling for legalisation of sodomy

The head of the Anglican Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Bishop Howard Gregory, has broken ranks with many fellow Christian leaders in the region and urged for the removal of the offence of sodomy from the law.

Evangelical Word of Faith church \'siphoned young slave labourers from Brazil,\' AP investigation finds
Evangelical Word of Faith church 'siphoned young slave labourers from Brazil,' AP investigation finds

The controversial Word of Faith Fellowship used its two church branches in Brazil to siphon young labourers on tourist and student visas to its 35-acre compound in rural Spindale, North Carolina, to work as 'slaves', an investigation by the Associated Press (AP) has found.

Vatican shuts down fountains amid Italy drought, in line with Pope Francis\' environment teachings
Vatican shuts down fountains amid Italy drought, in line with Pope Francis' environment teachings

Amid a prolonged drought across many parts of Italy, the Vatican is shutting off its famous fountains in a move described by officials as being in line with Pope Francis's teachings and emphasis on the environment.

As Charlie Gard\'s parents end legal challenge, who can we trust when it comes to life and death?
As Charlie Gard's parents end legal challenge, who can we trust when it comes to life and death?

This was always ultimately a question of who gets to make decisions.

Evangelical leaders rally around Jared Kushner as he is questioned over Russia election meddling
Evangelical leaders rally around Jared Kushner as he is questioned over Russia election meddling

Evangelical leaders are rallying around Donald Trump's son-in-law, the senior White House advisor Jared Kushner as he meets with congressional leaders investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Queen\'s former chaplain leads rebel Anglican group threatening to split Church over sexuality issues
Queen's former chaplain leads rebel Anglican group threatening to split Church over sexuality issues

The Queen's former chaplain, Gavin Ashenden, is leading a group of rebel conservative clergy which is threatening to break away from the Church of England over sexuality issues.

Pope Francis makes surprise call to rubbish collector who lost both his legs in collision
Pope Francis makes surprise call to rubbish collector who lost both his legs in collision

Pope Francis has made a surprise phone call to an Argentine rubbish collector who lost both his legs in a serious accident.

Alabama Christian university rejects $3m funding from denomination that sought closure of LGBT student group
Alabama Christian university rejects $3m funding from denomination that sought closure of LGBT student group

A Christian American university has rejected $3m (£2.3m) funding from state churches that demanded it shut down an LGBT students' group.

Old pencil factory to become evangelical Christian convention centre in Keswick
Old pencil factory to become evangelical Christian convention centre in Keswick

The former buildings of a historic pencil factory at Keswick in the Lake District will become the next home of one of the oldest evangelical gatherings, the Keswick Convention, which has been held since 1875.

Prince William and Kate meet Salvation Army anti-trafficking worker in Poland
Prince William and Kate meet Salvation Army anti-trafficking worker in Poland

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have met a Salvation Army representative working against human trafficking at a garden party in Royal Lazienki Park, Warsaw to mark the Queen's birthday.

How this passionate Christian from Samaritan\'s Purse is helping to save lives in war-torn northern Iraq
How this passionate Christian from Samaritan's Purse is helping to save lives in war-torn northern Iraq

For seven tumultuous years, Matthew Nowery has been sustained by his infectiously strong faith as he worked for Samaritan's Purse (SP) in northern Iraq.