Faith groups take to the streets at Cop26; Government “ignored” religious minorities in Afghanistan; Conversion ban proposals “loophole” allowing private prayer; Nurse finds medieval royal gold Bible using a metal detector in a field
Islamic Relief urges government to help all places of worship become net zero; Tributes paid to the entertainer Lionel Blair; Texas voters support measure to prevent state closing churches; The minister in Shetland, with a parish 197 miles long
Chief Rabbi says religious leaders sidelined at Cop26; Diwali the festival of lights is celebrated today; Catholic schools in Guernsey retain right to appoint only Catholic headteachers; Premier Christian radio director awarded Radio Academy Fellowship
Faith leadership at Cop 26 – the Pope, a bishop and a rabbi; Australian religious discrimination bill revised for the third time; No halloween costume for Strictly’s BBC Dan Walker because of his Christian beliefs
Church buildings’ future in their medieval past, as community hubs and places of worship; Archbishop apologises after genocide comments at Cop26; Marriages after online dating risk high divorce rate in first three years; 3D Virtual reality service brings viewers into church
World faiths urge political leaders to act on climate change as Cop 26 starts; Warm rapport of the Pope and the President; Research into pagan connections between religious belief, nature and happiness
Faith groups around the world should take action on climate change and not leave it to nation states or Cop26
Faith groups should take action with others on climate change – not rely on COP 26; Church suggests six values for social care; Another Muslim organisation shut down in France; Samhain circle to heal anger at US troops withdrawal
Warning that restrictions on protests will have chilling effect on people of faith; Archbishop gravely concerned at church support for Ghana anti LGBT law; 700 year old Jewish prayerbook sold for £6 million; he “Board of Education” for paddle spanking children in God’s way
Faith groups announce withdrawal of $4.2billion investments from fossil fuel companies; Green party adopts two definitions of antisemitism; Churches and cathedrals awarded £6million for repairs
