Awe and wonder at the solar eclipse, interpreted by religion; Private Requiem Mass for Anne Widdecombe; Muslim and Christian leaders agree plan to tackle extremism in West Africa; The child evangelists in Brazil and the impact of fame and fortune
‘The news sphere and the heavenly sphere’ – with Sarah Sands, CEO of Hymns Ancient & Modern, St Bride’s, Fleet Street, Tuesday 29 September 6.30pm
Christian village of Taybeh closed to Israelis to deter settler attacks; Catholic agencies mobilise for the people of Colombia; Islamic Relief reports rise in abusive messages; Charity launched to deepen church’s connection with nature and gardening
Jewish leaders meet Foreign Secretary to discuss concerns on policy; Priest in Taybeh warns Palestinian Christians feel forgotten; Richard Dawkins marks 50 years of ‘The Selfish Gene’; Turin Shroud exhibition touring Britain
Bishop ‘deeply concerned’ at narrative around early release of prisoners; Investigation launched into Al-Khair Foundation over alleged links with Hamas; MCB: Government’s non-engagement policy ‘does not exist in writing’; Insurer demands ‘Jesus Loves You’ stickers on a car must be removed
AI learns nature’s design rules and creates new virus; Boxer charged with murdering Christian refugee worker in Athens; Bishop says Kairos II document in synod motion was ‘unfortunate’; Call to sack senior CofE officials over safeguarding delays
Former neo-Nazi Conservative candidate withdraws after backlash; Antisemitic incidents rise by a fifth compared to last year; Man in court suspected of murdering Christian refugee worker; Methodist minister wins Kansas Democrat primary for US Senate seat
Church pays tribute to missionary found dead in Athens suitcase; Prof David Miller unfair dismissal decision upheld on appeal; Emergency meeting over ‘threat of Israeli takeover’ around al-Aqsa mosque
Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq; Bishop welcomes Prime Minister’s call for safe migration routes ; New Forest ‘vampire’ detained under Mental Health Act
Pope Leo says he is following ‘alarming situation in Ceuta’; Amnesty International UK apologises for report labelling groups ‘anti-rights’; Boy George withdrawn from playing the role of Herod in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’; Attendance at Church of England Cathedral services rises
