James Macintyre
Freed At Last: Iranian Pastor Released From Prison After Six Years
The Iranian pastor held in prison for six years for Christian activities that Iran brands crimes against the state, has been released, according to charity and advocacy groups.
Sorry Secularists, But Yes, The UN Can Be Led By A 'Fervent Catholic'
It may be unfashionable to say it, but the Catholic Church as well as the wider Church often are and can be progressive forces in international relations.
What Lies Behind The Release Of The Nigerian Schoolgirls Held By Boko Haram?
There is no way of knowing exactly why there appears to be something of a breakthrough in the release of some of the 220-270 Chibok schoolgirls, most of them Christian, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram militants in April 2014. But divisions within the terrorist organisations offer a clue.
Car Bomb Explodes Near Syria's Holiest Shi'ite Mosque
A car bomb exploded on Monday in a southern district of Damascus which is home to Syria's holiest Shi'ite Muslim shrine, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
'God's Love Is For Everybody': Gay Vicar Battles With Vandals To Keep LGBTI Flag Above Church
A campaigning vicar has hit out at the Church's "institutional homophobia" while outlining why he is determined to keep erecting LGBTI flags above his church despite them repeatedly being torn down by vandals.
Man Suspected Of Killing Two Priests Caught In Mexico City
A man suspected of murdering two Mexican priests who were abducted last month has been caught in Mexico City, authorities in the country have said.
Boko Haram 'Ready To Release 83 More Chibok Schoolgirls', Government Says
Eighty three more of the Chibok girls kidnapped in April 2014 in north-east Nigeria by Boko Haram could be released imminently, according to a spokesman for the country's president.
Christian Tory MP Puts Pressure On UK Government Over Calais Children
Pressure was maintained on the Government today over the Calais 'jungle' camp as the Christian Conservative MP tabled an Urgent Question on the plight of children there to the Home Secretary Amber Rudd.
Family Go On Trial In Germany For Violent 'Exorcism' Murder Of Relative
Five South Koreans went on trial in Germany today accused of beating to death a 41-year-old female relative as part of an exorcist ritual in a Frankfurt hotel room last year.
For How Much Longer Will Christians Support Donald Trump?
The media consensus is that Trump scored points in last night's debate. But Christian support is ebbing away from him.
Pope Aims For Diversity Of Cardinals With Seven From Countries Never Before Represented
Pope Francis has again diversified the body of select Catholic prelates, creating 17 new cardinals from 11 different countries including seven that have not had cardinals before.
Pete Greig Interview: 'You Can't Care More About Brangelina Than Aleppo And Be A Christian'
Greig's new book, Dirty Glory, is, like the author, gripping, gritty and optimistic.
Justin Welby: Brutal Conflict In Aleppo Is 'Demonic'
The bombardment of Aleppo in Syria is "demonic" and shows "absolute contempt for the human spirit," Justin Welby has said.
Scientology Is A 'Brutal Sect' Which Drains Money From People, Says Russian Orthodox Church
Scientology is nothing more than a "brutal, totalitarian sect" which defrauds people out of money, the Russian Church has said.
Polish Government Backs Down Over Total Abortion Ban
The Polish government has performed a U-turn on a proposed total ban on abortion following mass protests by which a minister described as a lesson in humility.
Four Kidnapped Christians Including A Child Released For Ransom In Egypt
Four Coptic Christians, including a child, who were kidnapped on Monday in the Egyptian town of Manfalout in Assiut, have returned home safely after a ransom was paid, according to the independent Cairo newspaper Watani.