Religion
The Lady of Heaven row: are British cinemas bowing to the mob?

The Lady of Heaven row: are British cinemas bowing to the mob?
Muslim protesters are furious about a film that features one of the Prophet Muhammad’s daughters
16 Jun 2022
Will Pope Francis resign?

Will Pope Francis resign?
Rumours the pontiff could step down after pushing through reforms and struggling with ailing health
7 Jun 2022
Why is China cracking down on Uighur Muslims?

Why is China cracking down on Uighur Muslims?
Police leak provides new insight into Beijing’s mass incarceration system
24 May 2022
The religious leader providing ‘spiritual cover’ for Putin’s war

The religious leader providing ‘spiritual cover’ for Putin’s war
Patriarch Kirill I facing EU sanctions over support for Ukraine invasion
23 May 2022
What is the church’s role in politics?

What is the church’s role in politics?
Archbishop of Canterbury doubles down on criticism of the government's Rwanda plan
27 Apr 2022
When does Ramadan start in 2022?

When does Ramadan start in 2022?
The holiest month in the Islamic calendar is marked by fasting from dawn until dusk
30 Mar 2022
The meaning of Lent – and ten popular things to give up

The meaning of Lent – and ten popular things to give up
From coffee to complaining, Lent offers a unique opportunity to give up our vices
25 Feb 2022

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A history of the Trojan Horse scandal

A history of the Trojan Horse scandal
Hoax letter sparked investigation into alleged conspiracy to Islamise schools across UK
17 Feb 2022
French symbols, pay rises and spring

French symbols, pay rises and spring
Is France about to take an illiberal turn? Is it a bad thing if we all earn more? And is winter coming to a premature end?
4 Feb 2022
Religious tolerance, trans treatment and police misogyny

Religious tolerance, trans treatment and police misogyny
Is the Arab world re-embracing its Jews? Are the rights of LGBTQ+ people under threat? And do the police have a misogyny problem?
28 Jan 2022
Shareholder power, Serbian threats and Anglican angst

Shareholder power, Serbian threats and Anglican angst
Do investors have more power than they realise? Is Bosnia on the verge of breaking up? And who will choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury?
21 Jan 2022
Pope Benedict ‘turned blind eye’ to child sex abuse

Pope Benedict ‘turned blind eye’ to child sex abuse
Church-commissioned report says the former pontiff ‘perpetuated a culture of trivialising’ abuse of minors
21 Jan 2022
‘Jews don’t count?’: the debate about racism and anti-Semitism

‘Jews don’t count?’: the debate about racism and anti-Semitism
FBI criticised for claiming synagogue attack ‘not specifically related to the Jewish community’
17 Jan 2022
Pets vs. babies: exploring the Pope Francis row

Pets vs. babies: exploring the Pope Francis row
The pontiff has castigated those who ‘renounce parenthood’ – does he have a point?
14 Jan 2022
What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?

What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated?
One of the key festivals in the Jewish calendar begins this Sunday
24 Nov 2021
‘Cruel indifference’: the disgrace of the French Catholic Church

‘Cruel indifference’: the disgrace of the French Catholic Church
Landmark report estimates around 330,000 children were abused by clergymen and officials between 1950 and 2020
14 Oct 2021
When is Eid al-Adha and how is it celebrated?

When is Eid al-Adha and how is it celebrated?
The ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’ marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage
14 Jul 2021
Is Macron losing control of his military over an Islamism revolt?

Is Macron losing control of his military over an Islamism revolt?
Thousands of soldiers sign letter claiming nation is on brink of civil war following ‘surrender to Islamists’
12 May 2021
Votes, Cuban vaccines and empty churches

Votes, Cuban vaccines and empty churches
Are the Democrats falling into a hypocrisy trap? How did Cuba develop such a strong biotech industry? And will anything reverse religious decline?
2 Apr 2021
Pastor farts on congregants to show ‘God’s power’

Pastor farts on congregants to show ‘God’s power’
And other stories from the stranger side of life
1 Apr 2021
The school row over Prophet Mohammed cartoons

The school row over Prophet Mohammed cartoons
West Yorkshire school closed and teacher in hiding after protests by angry parents
26 Mar 2021
Countries where the burka is banned

Countries where the burka is banned
Switzerland becomes latest country to ban the Islamic face veil
8 Mar 2021
French academics clash with minister over ‘Islamo-leftism’ inquiry

French academics clash with minister over ‘Islamo-leftism’ inquiry
Row over allegations of extremism in universities stokes growing culture war
22 Feb 2021
2020 Quiz of the Year

2020 Quiz of the Year
Have you been paying attention to the year’s biggest events?
26 Dec 2020
What are the 12 days of Christmas and what do they mean?

What are the 12 days of Christmas and what do they mean?
The song has become a Christmas classic - but here is what the days actually represent
15 Dec 2020
France launches raids in crackdown on ‘political Islam’

France launches raids in crackdown on ‘political Islam’
Interior minister says inspections are part of ‘massive action against separatism’
4 Dec 2020
Explained: Macron’s dispute with Pakistan over school IDs

Explained: Macron’s dispute with Pakistan over school IDs
France demands apology for ‘blatant lies’ following Pakistani minister’s ‘Nazi’ allegations
23 Nov 2020
The Week Unwrapped: Viral faith and mythical prejudice

The Week Unwrapped: Viral faith and mythical prejudice
Is religion helping to spread the pandemic? Why are Armenia and Azerbaijan fighting? And are legends and fairytales inevitably non-PC?
13 Nov 2020
Why everybody’s talking about Macron and the Muslim world

Why everybody’s talking about Macron and the Muslim world
Protests break out across the Middle East over French president’s ‘crackdown’ on Islam
28 Oct 2020
French rally in support of free speech after teacher murder

French rally in support of free speech after teacher murder
Thousands attend marches to honour Samuel Paty following killing on Friday
19 Oct 2020
Peerage for first black Archbishop ‘imminent’ following snub

Peerage for first black Archbishop ‘imminent’ following snub
John Sentamu’s absence from honours list triggered accusations of ‘institutional prejudice’
19 Oct 2020
Instant Opinion: ‘nothing sticks’ to Trump’ - until now

Instant Opinion: ‘nothing sticks’ to Trump’ - until now
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 11 September
11 Sep 2020
Stressed zoo elephants to be given cannabis in new trial

Stressed zoo elephants to be given cannabis in new trial
And other stories from the stranger side of life
27 Aug 2020
Why everybody’s talking about the 48-hour Twitter boycott

Why everybody’s talking about the 48-hour Twitter boycott
Social media users stage 48-hour ‘walkout’ in protest against platform’s response to anti-Jewish tirade
29 Jul 2020