Harry Farley

Why Is The Christian Jakarta Governor On Trial For Blasphemy?
Through an extraordinary and determined campaign with the assistance of crude blasphemy laws, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the governor of Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, found himself in court on Tuesday.

Christian Governor Of Jakarta Cries As He Denies Insulting Islam
The Christian governor of Jakarta cried as he denied insulting Islam in the first day of his trial for blasphemy.

Prince Charles Offers 'Special Prayers' For Victims Of Cairo Bombing
Prince Charles joined the Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Francis in offering prayers and sympathy to the Coptic Pope Tawadros II after 24 Copts were killed in a suicide attack in Egypt.

Cairo Attack on Christians: State Funeral For Victims As Sisi Declares Three Days Of Mourning
Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi will attend a state funeral on Monday for the 25 Christians killed in a bomb attack as they worshipped on Sunday.

UK Adopts Official Antisemitism Definition
The UK will adopt an official definition of antisemitism meaning perpetrators will be "called out on it", Theresa May will say in a speech on Monday.

'ISIS Is Here To Stay': What Next For Christians in Qaraqosh?
For decades, the Immaculate Conception Church in Qaraqosh was the heart of Iraq's largest Christian town. But just two years under Islamic State rule has left it scarred and desecrated.

Priest Who Won $3,000 Assault Rifle Turns It Into Garden Tool
A priest who used parish money to help win an assault rifle has fulfilled his aim and turned into a garden tool.

Attack On Cairo Cathedral Kills At Least 25
At least 20 people have died and 35 injured after an explosion hit Cairo's Coptic Cathedral on Sunday.
Four Great Christmas Videos You Might Not Have Come Across
We all know the story. Mary, Joseph, a donkey, a stable and some shepherds. Possible an undefined number of wise men if you really go all out. But these are different.

Gay Clergyman Loses Appeal Against Church After Same-Sex Marriage
A gay clergyman has lost his appeal he was discriminated against when his licence to practise was removed after he married his gay partner.

'Father Forgive': How One Christian Woman Learnt To Forgive Her Husband's Murderers
Maureen Greaves has one of the most extraordinary stories of forgiveness in the midst of unspeakable evil.

Some Peers Want Bishops To Lose Their Seats In The Lords. Are They Right?
The House of Lords has unanimously passed a motion to reduce its own size.

Burqa Ban In Germany 'Wherever Legally Possible', Says Merkel
Angela Merkel has called for a burqa ban in Germany as she stands for her fourth consecutive term as Chancellor.

Trump Administration Will Herald Creationism And Climate-Change Scepticism In Schools, Critics Warn
Donald Trump's administration could herald the teaching of creationism in schools and the controversial public funding of private schools, experts have warned.

Archbishop Of York Urges Churches To Join Christmas Appeal
Churches are being urged to join the Archbishop of York's support for WaterAid's Christmas appeal.

Muslim Groups Criticise 'Unfair' Focus On Islam In Casey Report
The government's report on social cohesion focuses too heavily on problems in Islamic communities, Muslim groups have warned.