Deputy PM Angela Rayner meets the Pope; Muslim MP calls for laws to outlaw desecration of religious texts; Assisted Dying bill - 489 MPs undecideds or unknowns; Orthodox and evangelical churches growing, while nominal Christianity declines; The imam and community leader standing for election in Ireland

Chief Rabbi says Assisted Dying bill presents fundamental moral challenge to society; CofE plans ‘affordable housing’ on its land; Rayner stops tower from looming over oldest synagogue; BBC celebrates Christmas without Welby

Assisted dying weekend of lobbying - 29 faith leaders warn of "duty to die"; Christian Aid says COP29 outcome is “paltry deal”; Welby's "very English" resignation; Eurovision 2025 goes ahead as fundamentalist Christian protests rejected

COP29 - faith-inspired solutions for a greener future; Faith Minister says religious groups are key to fostering community harmony; Three priests suspended following Makin review; “I’m a Celebrity” contestant Rev Richard Coles tested immediately and told to lie

A Faith Pavilion at Cop29 in Baku has hosted talks organised by the Muslim Council of Elders, illustrating the importance of the enviornment to Muslims worldwide

The devastating toll of abuse on John Smyth’s own son; Archbishop of York urged to resign; Only 87 per cent of schools meet legal obligation to teach RE; US teenager lstarts training as reincarnated Buddhist Lama; The Big Bang idea was invented by a priest