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A climbing ban on this sacred site is a symbolic moment
The former defence minister’s secular pitch could make him the political kingmaker
Panoramic look at how ‘the greatest story ever told’ overthrew antiquity and formed the west
A wide-ranging study tests competing claims of tolerance in the world’s major religions
Decision is the latest chapter in case that has plunged Catholic church into crisis
Catholic orders downscale, with some offering funds as redress for abuse victims
Approval of bill on ‘triple talaq’ marks victory for Hindu nationalist government but stirs controversy
Can spending a day in silence and contemplation stimulate deep thought and new ideas?
The appeal of ‘sin stock’ funds. Plus: ‘gender lens’ investing; thematic ETFs tempt marketplace; Mifid II shakes up European markets; the race to zero fees; asset managers take benchmarking in-house to cut costs; gold ETFs regain their lustre; watchdogs weigh ‘liquidity mismatch’
Places of worship have secrets to reveal and stories to tell, says the Oxford historian and TV presenter
Jeremy Corbyn has allowed a vile strain of racism to infect his party
The party’s future is endangered by its failure to take the problem seriously
Deputy leader told to ‘consider your position’ over response to BBC Panorama investigation
Massimo Palombella resigns as Vatican investigates claims of fraud and embezzlement
Labour deputy leader hits out over allegations of interference in party’s internal investigations
Party questions whether ‘Panorama’ report meets BBC obligations of fairness, balance and impartiality
Former general secretary accuses the party of being ‘institutionally anti-Semitic’
New research says families in Xinjiang are being split in mass internment programme
The party must be a source of hope for people who face anti-Semitic hatred
MP had been suspended over ‘pattern of behaviour’
Reform continues under Pope Francis with South American summit tackling shortage of clergy
Hidden paradise blossomed for 150 years until settlements overrun by plunderers
Weekly PLP meeting criticises European election performance and anti-Semitism row
Equality and Human Rights Commission launches investigation into opposition over allegations
