Pope and Cardinal condemn attack on civilians at Holy Family Church in Gaza; Two women priests among first to receive prayers of blessing; Census details of Sikh population published by ONS; Masters degree in Islamic art launches with exhibition in York
Two bishops ask clergy not to say prayers of blessing for same sex couples; Public menorahs destroyed in north London; Income to Muslim charities maintained despite cost of living crisis
Cop28 agreement fails to impress faith representatives; King holds meeting for people involved in community relations; Pope decides not to be buried in the Vatican
People of faith must redouble efforts after Cop28; Jesuit Refugee Service calls for Bibby Stockholm barge to be closed; CofE blessings for same sex couples allowed from Sunday 17 December
Climate change is not just about science, but about people’s engagement with creation, a problem with spiritual roots, and faith organisations have a key role in progress for change
“Disappointing lack of ambition” – faith verdicts at Cop28 draft outcome; Religious leaders join coalition for a fair refugees policy based on compassion; CofE safeguarding debacle caused by flawed, rushed organisational design; Vatican fraud trial due to end this week
Muslim Council of Britain says UK guilty of moral failure in UN vote on Gaza; Christian climate justice campaigners join forces to end fossil fuels; Home office minister tells CofE to pay clergy more in visas dispute; Intensely religious musical genius Shane McGowan honoured in death
Salvation Army “greatly concerned” at government’s Rwanda policy; Bethlehem musicians “hear the angels cry” in their beleaguered city; 83 per cent of US adults believe there is a soul or spirit separate to the body; Methodists in Shropshire take to the road
Bishop James Jones still pressing for action on Hillsborough disaster 34 years on; Bill to disestablish CofE passes first reading in the Lords; Pope makes public appearance but still in faltering health; International religious freedom conference turns to football to broker peace
AFC Bournemouth’s former chair Jeff Mostyn took part in a football match at a conference on the freedom of religion or belief, explaining how playing the game improves understanding and builds community
