Faith & Religion

Patricia lockwood

A Father’s daughter

In "Priestdaddy", the poet Patricia Lockwood has written a hilarious and revealing account of growing up with a Roman Catholic priest for a dad.

Myanmar

A prophecy of violence

The persecution of Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslims has shocked many in the West – because it shows that Buddhists are also capable of sectarian conflict.

church

Disestablish and be damned

The Church of England continues to hold incredible constitutional power, to the detriment of the UK. Can this be challenged?

The Sorok Sorokov Choir perform in a concert of 'Great Patriotic War' songs in Moscow

From here to eternity

As Vladimir Putin seeks to extend his rule, Russia's Orthodox religious right is on the rise.

London

Leaving the Hasidic community

North London’s ultra-orthodox Jewish communities are known for being self-contained. What happens if you want to get out?

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