Thousands gather in Trafalgar Square for Jason Arday vigil; Bishop ‘enters admissions’ to misconduct allegations following Makin review; Theos makes the case for studying Theology and Religious Studies; Nuns fight plans to take away their private beach in Italy
The death of Jason Arday: ‘a time for reflection on values and boundaries’; British Muslims pray for rain as showers are forecast; Progressive Jewish leaders appalled by Netanyahu’s ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ jibe; 21 Cornwall churches to form ‘mega-benefice’
A level Religious Studies entries fall amid shortage of specialist teachers; Catholic Bishop of Northampton appears in court on rape charges; Pope themed mitre hats a major crowd puller at Chicago White Sox game
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
