Your Dawkins racism row weekend reading catch-up
Accusations of inappropriate language, even racism, have been swirling around Richard Dawkins for days. Here's Anna Vesterinen's handy catch-up guide
Faith & Religion
Papal visit gives unexpected boost to Rio’s gay clubs
After flocking to see Pope Francis at World Youth Day, Catholic visitors to Brazil sought out some rather un-Catholic after-hours fun
Pope Francis can’t judge gays
On a flight back from Rio, the Pontiff gave a surprisingly candid press conference
Getting tough on the faith healing scammers
Witch doctors and clairvoyants prey on the vulnerable, but now trading standards officers are taking them on. James Gray reports
Creationist careers advice
Make the most of a life in research by advancing God's glory, counsels US 'creation science' group
Six degrees of atheism
A new study proposes some categories of non-believer and reveals not all atheists are angry
Follow the Pope on Twitter and wash away your sins
Vatican suggests following social media updates from Catholic World Youth Day could earn Indulgences for believers. (Wait, Indulgences are still a thing?)
The other side of Ramadan
Multicultural celebrations of the Muslim holy month may serve to salve the conscience of the liberal media but they exclude the voices of those who feel coerced to conform, says…
Is the Vatican cleaning up its act or managing its image?
Just days before the Catholic authorities have to account for themselves to the UN Pope Francis approves new penalties for child sex abuse. Coincidence? Anna Vesterinen has her doubts
Art review: Saints alive
Not mockery but twisted devotion. Aaron Rosen enjoys Michael Landy's crack-pot saints at the National Gallery