Democrats emphasise values not beliefs in pluralistic society; Ukraine bans groups linked to the Russian Orthodox Church; Christians are the world’s largest migrant group, with Jews most likely to migrate; “Laughter yoga” is catching on across the world
Woman who silently prayed outside abortion clinic wins £13k for wrongful arrest; World church leaders call for justice to combat global outbreak of Mpox; Poll finds fear that assisted dying cannot be safely implemented; Blind dates offered by Jewish Chronicle
Trump’s evangelical supporters make
people “walk away” from Christianity; British Jewish and Muslim leaders’ solidarity a “blueprint” for alliance against hate; Miracles and healing at Twickenham Stadium; Norman churches in north Kent re-opened together for first time since Black Death
RE A level entries are down, prompting calls for more specialist teachers; US Christians launch campaigns backing Kamala Harris for president; International conference says ‘normalised antisemitism’ must be reversed
Faith community leaders say riots have left people anxious and fearful and no-one feels safe. But the clean-ups and community activity is reassuring, proving that the vast majority of British people want good community relations
Lord Khan is appointed faith minister; Faith community leaders rebuilding society after the riots; Blackburn cleric pay-off story “highlights complexity of CofE disciplinary process”; Altar Stone at Stonehenge came from the far north of Scotland
Hymn writer Timothy Dudley-Smith dies aged 97; Cardinal warns Iran not to escalate Middle East conflict; Iranian mother of two left paraplegic after hijab punishment; Two Israeli audience members booed out of Edinburgh Fringe show
Inaugural Sikh Games in the UK will be played at Loughborough University 16-18 August, aimed at encouraging sport in the community and increasing diversity in the games
Archbishop says Christians should not be associated with any far right group; Need for increased engagement with Muslims in Northern Ireland; Alice is “dancing home to heaven”; 2,000 visit Walsingham to see relic of 15 year old boy about to be made a Saint
Mayor of London does not feel safe as a Muslim politician; Irish bishops tell protesters to stop riots; UK antisemitic incidents rise to highest ever level in first half of 2024; Hundreds of Hindus reported to be trying to flee Bangladesh
