Christians now suffering mass martyrdom, says Archbishop of Canterbury After a bomb attack on a church killed 85 in Peshawar, Pakistan, Justin Welby warns of the violence faced by Christians…
The Archbishop of Westminster says parents have a right to expect the state to fund religious education. Meanwhile, research reveals faith schools top the "most socially-exclusive" state schools list.
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used yesterday in the Labour leader's conference speech.
Former Pope, Benedict XVI, denies abuse cover-up In a letter to a prominent Italian atheist, the ex-Pope says he never tried to cover up child sex abuse by priests. (BBC)…
If the "reality" of your event is that you haven't invited any women, then address the failing, writes Alice Bell
Muslim Brotherhood banned by Egyptian court The Islamist party, which was overthrown by a coup earlier this year, will have its assets confiscated. (Guardian) Pope Francis excommunicates pro-gay marriage priest…
Interview: author Dimitris Psarras tells us about the rise of far-right extremism in Greece
Sunday’s bombing highlights the dire reality faced by religious minorities in the country, writes Samira Shackle
Scientists to issue firm warning on climate change The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, comprising scientific experts and political officials from as many as 195 UN states, will this week…
Pope Francis: Church’s “obsession” with gays, abortion and contraception means it risks “falling like a house of cards” The recently-appointed Pope gives a frank interview to an Italian journalist. (Independent)…
After one day in the office, the newly appointed Prime Minister has angered scientists, women and gay people
A proposed charter of secular values has sparked protest from citizens who feel it unfairly targets ethnic minorities
Professor Stephen Hawking supports assisted suicide “I think those who have a terminal illness and are in great pain should have the right to choose to end their own life…
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used today in the Lib Dem leader's conference speech.
Recognise islamophobia for what it is, don't exclude people and don't hide from difficult questions, writes Daniel Trilling