James Macintyre
'I believe in Jesus Christ': The 'broad' Irish Catholicism of terrorist-turned-peacemaker Martin McGuinness
As the tributes to and comments about Martin McGuiness testify today, the former IRA chief of staff who became a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process is as divisive in death as he was in life. But one area of his life that is not in doubt, was his faith.
Martin McGuinness: A 'courageous' and 'complex' peacemaker who turned away from his violent IRA past
Figures from the religious and political worlds are today paying tribute to Martin McGuinness, the former IRA chief of staff who became a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process.
See where Jesus died and was buried - Tomb now restored in Jerusalem
Just in time for Easter, the tomb believed to be that of Jesus at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been restored in a multi-million dollar renovation, with pilgrims able to see for the fist time the bare stone of the ancient burial cave.
Man shot dead at Paris airport 'after trying to grab a gun'
French soldiers shot a man dead at Orly airport in Paris this morning after he tried to grab a weapon, the interiorministry has confirmed.
Gordon Brown sets out 'third option' for Scotland of more powers in bid to preserve the Union
Gordon Brown, who is widely credited with saving the pro-Union campaign in the 2014 Scottish independencereferendum, will today set out a 'third option' for Scotland's future, based on more powers being transferred to Holyrood after Brexit.
Remember you will die: nun offers five ways to 'divorce' your smart-phone and stop wasting time
A nun lists five strategies for 'divorcing' from your smart-phone.
Why is East Africa in crisis? The three key reasons famine is spreading across the region
The East Africa Food Crisis Appeal by 13 charities comprising the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) includes the Christian groups Christian Aid, Cafod, Tearfund and World Vision. But why is famine spreading across the region?
Trump's travel ban in chaos as it is blocked by federal judge and new figures show more Muslims than Christians are entering US
As Donald Trump's new immigration executive order goes into effect today, it has emerged that a total of 2,466 refugees from the remaining six countries on his 'travel ban' have resettled in the US since Trump became president.
Now Manchester University dragged into Holocaust denial row over David Irving books
Manchester University has come under fire for displaying books by the Holocaust-denier David Irving on 'open access' in its main library after an eminent Jewish academic discovered the material.
Should Christians adopt 'The Benedict Option' and withdraw from civic society?
Questions over whether western, and specifically American Christians are persecuted and should withdraw from mainstream society have been raised by the publication yesterday of The Benedict Option, a book by the conservative writer Rod Dreher.
Ma'agan Michael sails again: boat from biblical times discovered off coast of Israel to be 'relaunched'
A famous ship in Israel that sank off the country's coast 2,500 years ago is being 'relaunched' 30 years after the shipwreck was discovered and removed from the water.
Sir Mo Farah says he is 'completely devastated' by East Africa crisis as charities launch major appeal
Sir Mo Farah is among those supporting an urgent appeal by charities to help the millions of people who face starvation caused by conflicts and droughts in East Africa.
First ever Anglican Evensong service takes place at St Peter's Basilica in Rome
Anglican Choral Evensong was celebrated in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican for the first time yesterday afternoon.
Trump envoy to meet Palestinian President as US tries to kickstart peace talks
Donald Trump's Middle East envoy will meet with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas tomorrow, after spending five hours with the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.
Don't expect married priests from Pope Francis, Cardinal Vincent Nichols declares
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said that the Catholic Church's 'strong, firm' tradition of priestly celibacy is unlikely to change despite Pope Francis's recent comment that the Church should reflect on married priests.
Please don't go: Why Scotland's separation will kill my British identity
The very concept of Britishness is under threat of abolition, with the prospect of a second referendum on Scottish independence declared by Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish National Party (SNP) leader for between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.