UK Muslim charities’ emergency support for Libya and Morocco; Ronaldo is baptised, confirmed and given communion in Brazil; New Wine distances itself from Mike Pilavachi investigation; MPs call for release of Sikh blogger Jagtar Singh Johal
Funding cuts ‘a hammer blow’ to community journalism; Major appeals after floods and earthquake devastate north Africa; Report calls for mindfulness room in parliament amid growing popularity
Vacuum of community reporting as funding is withdrawn, could be filled by collaboration with neighbourhood papers and community radio stations
Possible detection of molecule could indicate life on a planet 120 light years away; PM’s public display of Hindu faith shows “Britain is a multi faith democracy”; “Incredibly brave” 32 year old Jewish aid worker dies in Ukraine
Rich Islamic heritage of Marrakesh devastated by earthquake; White supremacy’s roots traced back to a Pope in 1493; Polish family of nine beatified by the Vatican; Christian Climate Action marches on hottest day of the year
UKs first gospel music festival in Liverpool today; Anthony Reddie becomes Oxford university’s first Professor of Black Theology; META ends its Community News Project scheme for reporting underserved communities; 13,000 faith representatives attended G20 Interfaith summit and World Parliament of Religions this summer
Church report confirms Mike Pilavachi safeguarding concerns are proved; Prime minister “proud Hindu” praises Narendra Modi; Science cannot determine external reality of religious experience; Praying football coach wins job back after 7-year fight and then resigns
Shortage of RE teachers “dangerous cycle” within religious education; G20 Interfaith Forum starts two day meeting; PM urged to call for release of Sikh campaigner in India
Christians Against Poverty appeals for “liveable incomes”; Another Quran burning in Sweden; Turn church buildings into community hubs; Labour Party courts diverse communities in Britain
Scotland consults over regulating water cremation; Sharia compliant student finance promised In England for 2025; Pope praises tradition of religious tolerance in Mongolia; Loss of CofE parishes brings warning of death knell for the church
