Vatican bank publishes accounts for the first time in history In the latest attempt of Pope Francis to increase Vatican’s accountability, the Bank revealed that its earnings for 2012 were…
Our plans will counter discrimination against secular parents, writes Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland
This week Pope Benedict XVI broke his seven-month silence to deny covering up child abuse in the Church. Can we expect more, and should a "Pope Emeritus" be saying anything…
As reports of the declaration of "sexual jihad" in Syria show, bizarre clerical pronouncements discredit Islam and distort non-Muslim perceptions of the faith. Riazat Butt calls for some sanity
The results of the 2011 survey show growing numbers of Scottish non-believers alongside falling numbers of Christians
Not satisfied by the religions on offer, Sam Mills decides to create another cult of her own. Illustrations by Ralph Steadman
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)…
Sunday’s bombing highlights the dire reality faced by religious minorities in the country, writes Samira Shackle
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)…
Recognise islamophobia for what it is, don't exclude people and don't hide from difficult questions, writes Daniel Trilling