James Macintyre
Pope Francis: True evangelising is not debating or winning arguments
Pope Francis has said that evangelising is not to knock on doors declaring that 'Christ is risen' but instead to live out the faith through actions and to talk "with meekness, with love, with no desire to win an argument".
Government's integration adviser hits out at political correctness which threatens use of 'Christmas tree'
The Government's integration tsar has criticised councils for "over worrying" about political correctness, citing the example of a manager who put up a "festive tree" instead of a Christmas tree.
Trump well received by Values Voter Summit as evangelical leader attacks 'namby pamby' voters who reject him
Donald Trump was well received by an evangelical conference on Friday, emphasising his promise to repeal the Johnson Amendment which bars churches and other religious institutions from engaging in political advocacy.
Vicar 'likens homosexuality to child abuse' in Facebook comments
The vicar who has threatened the Church of England with a split over homosexuality has been embroiled in a row over comments he made allegedly appearing to compare a church-led Gay Pride event with child abuse.
In defence of Justin Welby: mediator, not homophobe
The Archbishop of Canterbury's comments at Greenbelt on sexuality have been misrepresented. Here is what he actually said.
Scottish Catholic priest under fire for preaching in favour of independence
A Catholic priest in Glasgow has been criticised by parishioners and had formal complaints lodged against him to the city's Archbishop for preaching in favour of Scottish independence.
Rowan Williams: The authentic disciple
Contrary to conventional wisdom, Williams is highly accessible as an author, one who leads the way to Jesus, who unveils Jesus's true identity.
Israel condemned for 'secret trial' of Christian charity World Vision's Gaza director
Amnesty International has warned Israel not to continue with a "secret trial" of the Christian charity World Vision's Gaza director amid reports that media and the charity's staff were barred from the trial and an undisclosed allegation of mistreatment in custody.
UK and France pledge to 'step up' cooperation over Calais refugee crisis
The UK and France have pledged to "step up" cooperation to improve the situation in Calais where some 7,000 migrants have congregated at the Channel tunnel port.
Breakaway move by CofE churches over homosexuality welcomed by Gafcon
The Global Anglican Future Conference, Gafcon has welcomed the initiative by nearly a dozen churches in the Church of England to align with the conservative coalition in opposition to gay marriage.
Australia: Six pastors and a nun 'arrested' after protest over Nauru detention centre
Six pastors and a nun taking part in a protest at the Australian Prime Minister's office against the off-shore detention centre on the Pacific island of Nauru have said they were "arrested" after refusing to leave.
'The gift of failure': Mark Yaconelli on disappointment, grief, hope and redemption
For a man whose latest book outlines his own extended 'Dark night of the soul,' the popular evangelical author, spiritual director and retreat leader Mark Yaconelli is in infectiously good spirits.
Quarter of US teens read the Bible at least 4 times a week
A quarter of American teenagers read the Bible four or more times a week, according to new research which also shows that 86 per cent of the age-group regard the Bible as sacred literature.
Dementia author wins Michael Ramsey prize for theological writing
A book on dementia has won the esteemed Michael Ramsey prize for theological writing, it was announced today by Archbishop Justin Welby at the Greenbelt Christian festival.
Justin Welby: 'I am constantly consumed with horror' at the way the Church has treated gay people
Justin Welby has opened up about how his own failings make him angry and said that he spends "a lot of time feeling a fraud" in a personal and at times emotional interview at the Greenbelt Christian festival in Northamptonshire.
Egypt: Coptic Church slams church building law after string of attacks on Christians
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has attacked "complexities and obstacles" in amendments to the long-awaited church building draft law which Christians hope will boost their ability to build new churches.