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Protesters have shown the regime they are also willing to die for a cause — but this time it’s not religion
Late Pope Benedict’s resignation set new precedent for future heads of the Catholic Church
First pontiff in 600 years to resign from his post became a focal point for conservatives in his retirement
German-born theologian became first pontiff to abdicate since the Middle Ages
Conservative kingdom opens up to the Christian holiday as it pushes through a series of modernising reforms
Daniel Ortega’s regime targets last bastion of dissent with trial of outspoken bishop of Matagalpa
The resonance of the Christmas story is underpinned by the courage of the women from Ukraine to Afghanistan and Iran
Religious worship may be in decline but spirituality remains undimmed
Christianity’s grip has been slipping for decades — evidenced by crumbling chapels and dwindling attendance. Can new communities help the church regain relevance?
Religion in England is increasingly being propped up by immigrants and their descendants
Ban on sex outside marriage disturbs rights advocates while angering conservative groups
Though less than half of people in England and Wales now identify as Christian, the pull of the Church is still strong
An unprecedented global consultation of the faithful is galvanising rival liberals and conservatives
The comedian and writer challenges stereotypes and tackles thorny issues in a thoughtful Channel 4 documentary
The rise of the ‘profit for purpose’ movement is inspiring a new generation of religion-driven businesspeople
String of offensive comments from rapper and businessman coincide with burst of anti-Jewish acts
Spotify, Universal and Sony denounce rapper’s anti-Semitic remarks but keep his songs available to stream
Author of ‘The Satanic Verses’ has sustained permanent injuries after knife attack in New York state, his agent says
Peter Heather’s engaging survey of the religion reassesses its rise, from the ruins of the Roman empire to the shaping of modern Europe
The rapper has millions of fans around the world, many of them young and impressionable
Former leader Shinzo Abe’s assassination highlighted connections with Unification Church
UK’s first big clashes between young Hindus and Muslims caught authorities off-guard
Popular Front of India, set up to counter majority Hindu nationalism, outlawed for five years
After woman’s death in custody, Tehran weighs less heavy-handed tactics for monitoring Islamic dress code
In wake of Mahsa Amini’s death, even staunch supporters of the regime are questioning need to enforce Islamic dress code
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