Harry Farley

• Open Doors 2018 World Watch List: Christians in Egypt and Turkey targeted in 'unprecedented' spike in persecution

  Christians in Egypt experienced an unprecedented spike in persecution last year, a watchdog's annual report claims, with more than 200 people driven from their homes and 128 killed.

• Scottish Episcopal Church slams rebel clergy's revolt over controversial appointment

  The Scottish Episcopal Church has hit back strongly at rebel clergy who protested at the appointment of their new bishop.

• Cabinet reshuffle: Why Justine Greening's departure could be good news for faith schools

  Justine Greening's departure as education secretary and Damian Hinds' appointment could represent a significant shift for faith schools in the UK, particularly Catholic schools.

• John Worboys and God: How the Church works in Britain's prisons

  Why John Worboys becoming a Christian is not as unlikely as it might seem.

• Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations

  Two-thirds of churchgoers have been spiritually abused, according to research on behalf of the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS).

• How technology is helping scholars read Bible fragments thought damaged beyond recovery

  An ancient fragment could reveal secrets as to how the books of the Bible came together.

• Scottish Episcopal Church clergy rebel after 'divisive' appointment of bishop to conservative diocese

  A major row is erupting in the Scottish Anglican Church with half the paid clergy in one region rebelling over the appointment of their new bishop.

• Susie Leafe quits as director of conservative grouping Reform

  Susie Leafe, a prominent evangelical within the Church of England, has quit her role as director of the conservative campaign group Reform.

• Jill Saward anniversary: Widower speaks of horror at John Worboys' release

  The widower of sexual assault campaigner Jill Saward has spoken of his horror that victims of serial rapist John Worboys were not told of his imminent release.

• Donald Trump did not want to be president: Why many evangelicals will like that

  The motif of a reluctant leader, who does not want power but is individually chosen by God for a specific role, is one familiar to evangelicals.

• Christian charities blast Windsor council leader's 'social cleansing' of homeless before royal wedding

  Homeless charities are joining wholesale condemnation of the leader of Windsor council who called for the town's rough sleepers to be dealt with by police ahead of the royal wedding in May.

• Methodist Church offers £48,000 salary of 'inclusion advisor' in pivotal year for same-sex marriage

  The Methodist Church is offering a £48,000 salary for an 'equality, diversity and inclusion advisor' to move the denomination 'towards its goal of being truly inclusive'.