Religion news 25 October 2022

Rishi Sunak’s rise to the top is his family temple’s “Barack Obama moment”; Leicester Diwali celebrations draw a line under recent troubles; Faith minister says religion is unifying force; More than 1100 CofE clergy willing to conduct same sex marriage ceremonies

Big Interview: Lord Boateng

Roger Bolton speaks with the CofE’s first chair of the Racial Justice Commission, Lord Boateng, about the challenges of tackling institutional racism

Religion news 24 October 2022

Rishi Sunak’s story shows “race and faith di­versity is the new normal” in British politics; Commissioner says MPs deeply committed to fundamental standards in public life; Vatican and China extend deal on bishop appointments; Return of the worship of Roman gods in Italy