Rishi Sunak’s rise to the top is his family temple’s “Barack Obama moment”; Leicester Diwali celebrations draw a line under recent troubles; Faith minister says religion is unifying force; More than 1100 CofE clergy willing to conduct same sex marriage ceremonies
Rishi Sunak’s story shows “race and faith diversity is the new normal” in British politics; Commissioner says MPs deeply committed to fundamental standards in public life; Vatican and China extend deal on bishop appointments; Return of the worship of Roman gods in Italy
Archbishop’s prayers for Liz Truss thank her public service; Muslim leader appeals for politics which unites; Move to end confidential confessionals in cases of child sex abuse; Patriarch Kirill tells world church leaders “war cannot be holy”
Archbishop: This is not a Game of Thrones – people are afraid and desperate; Negligent, total chaos, families in desperate need – CofE official responds to UK crisis
A century of religion at the BBC – vital to the nation; Secrecy of confessional could go in child sex abuse cases; Orthodox lawyer appointed parliamentary standards commissioner; Toys of Hindu gods withdrawn from sale
Religion has been part of the BBC’s output since the very start and its impact has been vital on the religious life of the nation.
Meetings in parliament to Save the Parish ; New bishop role to keep worldwide Anglican communion together; British Hindus say they face hatred at an all time high
Archbishop “extremely concerned” at impact of cost of living on the poorest in society; The late Sir David Amess MP nominated for sainthood by Muslim constituent; LSE opens research unit on religion and global society; Sikh Federation adviser furious at being denied a peerage
European ruling allows companies to forbid wearing of hijab; India hijab ban challenged in court; Iran hijab protests enter a second month; Charities urge government to continue host family Homes for Ukraine scheme
Ethics on display in the UK financial crisis are lack of justice, less love for our neighbour, personal independence at expense of community and a democratic deficit. Is this the society that we want?
