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Past articles by Harry:

'Simplistic' and wrong to see Christians in Middle East as victims, says Ed Miliband's former chief of staff

A 'simplistic' view that sees Christians in the Middle East as persecuted victims of terror is misleading and unhelpful. → Read More

Church looks to psychometric testing to stop paedophiles becoming priests

The Church of England is looking to implement psychometric testing to stop potential paedophiles from becoming clergy. → Read More

Rowan Williams leads mass criticism of Iran from Anglican bishops

Former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams leads a mass denunciation of Iran today from 50 bishops across the UK's three Anglican churches. → Read More

Rising nationalism behind spike in harassment of religious minorities, report finds

Restrictions on religion continue to increase around the world, a major new report warns today. → Read More

UK's first Christian legal charity launches to offer 'legally, biblically and pastorally appropriate' advice

The UK's first Christian law charity has been set up to provide official legal advice specifically for Christian organisations. → Read More

Finsbury Park anniversary: Mosque head calls for National Day against Islamophobia

Britain should hold a national anti-Islamophobia day in memory of the Finsbury Park terror attack, the head of the North London mosque targeted a year ago today has said. → Read More

Church of England sexuality debate off the cards until 2020

Proposals for same-sex blessings or official prayers are off the cards until at least 2020, the Church of England confirmed today. → Read More

'Michael Curry effect': Church of England opens up congregations to black-majority pastors

Anglican congregations will be allowed to share services and preachers with black-majority churches under a major overhaul of Church of England law to be approved next month. → Read More

Prince Charles asked to give evidence at sex abuse inquiry into paedophile bishop Peter Ball

Prince Charles has been asked to evidence at a child abuse inquiry into a paedophile bishop who was jailed for abusing young men. → Read More

Grenfell fire: Faith groups 'had to fill in the gaps' left by council, says report

Faith groups responding to the Grenfell Tower fire filled a void left by Kensington Council, a report published today says. → Read More

Church of England issues liturgies for survivors of sex abuse

The Church of England is releasing special liturgies asking forgiveness for abuse committed by priests. → Read More

Raymond Koh: Why was this Christian pastor kidnapped in a military-style ambush?

The story of the Christian pastor who was kidnapped 15 months ago. → Read More

Anglo-Catholics hit back over reporting abuse heard in confession

Warning priests they are 'duty bound' to report abuse, even if they heard it in confession, is 'unacceptable' and 'will set a very worrying precedent', an influential Anglican group has said. → Read More

Could sexuality be a thorn in the side of the Anglican-Methodist unity pact?

Is it a coincidence that both churches have announced delays to any progress on sexuality within a week of each other? → Read More

Church accused of breaking canon law by ordering priests to report abuse heard in confession box

Priests are accusing the Anglican diocese of Canterbury of breaking church law by ordering clergy to report confessions of sex abuse. → Read More

Church of England fends off sexuality debate as bishops work on new teaching document

The Church of England is holding off any proposed changes to its stance on gay marriage, allowing bishops to work on a major review of their teaching on sexuality. → Read More

Most Brits back a burka ban, study finds

Most Brits back a ban on Muslim women covering their faces, a new survey has found. → Read More

Christians in Europe more likely to express anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish views than religious 'nones'

Christians in Europe are more likely to oppose immigration and express anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish views than non-religious groups, a major new survey has found. → Read More

Church of England's synod will not debate sexuality, prompting fury from campaigners

The Church of England's ruling synod will not debate the possibility of formal services to bless same-sex couples at its next meeting this July, prompting fury from campaigners. → Read More

Michael Curry and the Royal wedding: What does it mean for the Anglican Communion?

Does Justin Welby's recommendation of Curry suggest which way he is leaning? → Read More