Harry Farley

• Syrian Christians march for peace on International Children's Day

  Pope Francis has called on Christians around the world to join a special prayer event for the millions of Syrian children who have been killed, displaced or orphaned by the country's brutal civil war.

• Children of married parents have higher self-esteem - study

  Children from married parents have a higher self-esteem than those from parents who are not married, new research has suggested.

• Richard Dawkins 'simplistic at best, dishonest at worst', says Christian apologist

  Richard Dawkins's arguments are "simplistic at best, dishonest at worst", according to a leading apologetics speaker.

• More than 45 million people trapped in slavery

  More than 45 million people are trapped in slavery around the world according to the latest Global Slavery Index.

• Iran bans pilgrims from Hajj amid spat with Saudi Arabia

  Iranian pilgrims will be barred from participating in the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage, according to authorities.

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  Fallujah: Thousands trapped as ISIS fights back against Iraqi forces

  A "human catastrophe" is unfolding in the Iraqi city of Fallujah as the Iraqi army's surge was checked heavy ISIS bombardment.

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  Anglicans and Catholics unite...over Facebook Live

  The heads of the Anglican and Catholic churches in the UK produced their first joint Facebook Live video on Friday afternoon.

• Mummified 'Vincent van Gogh' found in Spanish church

  A mummy that bears a close resemblance to the artist Van Gogh has been discovered in a Spanish church.

• Theresa May launches inquiry into abuse of Sharia courts, but hails 'benefit' of Islamic law

  Britons "benefit a great deal" from Sharia law, the home secretary said as she launched an inquiry into the use of Sharia courts in the UK.

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  Good disagreement: Christian principle or vacuous buzzword?

  "Good disagreement" is a catchphrase doing the rounds at moment. But what does it actually mean?

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  #DisagreeWell: Christian EU debate attempts to shift poisonous rhetoric

  Christians on opposite sides of the European Union debate locked horns on Thursday night in a debate billed as modelling how to "disagree well".

• Donald Trump wins enough delegates to secure Republican nomination

  The controversial billionaire has now reached 1,238 delegates, one more than needed, according to Associated Press.