Religion

Nun's bones to stay in Sussex after objections to exhumation plans
Some of Cornelia Connelly’s remains were to be relocated to Philadelphia to improve chances of sainthood
Harriet Sherwood
26, Feb, 2021 @10:25 AM

The Rev Michael Hinton obituary
Other Lives: Headteacher turned priest who wrote the 100-Minute Bible
Christopher Hinton
25, Feb, 2021 @6:05 PM

From devout Christianity to UFOs: Sarah Krasnostein comes to grips with faith
In her highly anticipated new book, the author of The Trauma Cleaner meditates on what it means to believe
Jenny Valentish
25, Feb, 2021 @4:30 PM

Could a former bar be one of Spain's lost medieval synagogues?
Work is under way to see whether an abandoned 14th-century building is part of the legacy of the country’s exiled Jews
Sam Jones in Madrid
25, Feb, 2021 @12:58 PM

Ghanaian LGBTQ+ centre closes after threats and abuse
Founder says community centre in Accra was closed preemptively to protect its staff
Emmanuel Akinwotu West Africa correspondent
25, Feb, 2021 @7:14 AM

Coventry family wins legal battle for Irish wording on gravestone
Church court had objected to loving tribute to Margaret Keane for fear of arousing political ‘passions’
Harriet Sherwood
25, Feb, 2021 @7:00 AM

Evangelical leaders condemn role of Christian nationalism in Capitol attack
Pastors reject ‘perversion’ of Christian nationalism and say they do not want to be ‘quiet accomplices in this ongoing sin’
Ed Pilkington in New York
24, Feb, 2021 @4:52 PM

Pakistan court again delays appeal of couple convicted of blasphemy
Shagufta Kausar and Shafqat Emmanuel have been on death row since 2014 over ‘blasphemous texts’ they deny sending
Shah Meer Baloch in Islamabad
24, Feb, 2021 @1:53 PM

John Howard calls for religious schools to have anti-discrimination exemption
Former Australian prime minister reignites religious freedom debate and calls for ‘people in authority’ to oppose ‘woke culture’
Elias Visontay and Paul Karp
23, Feb, 2021 @8:55 PM

Peers vote for 'judicial committee' to assess genocide claims
Proposal is attempt to find compromise on issue after two rejections in Commons
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
23, Feb, 2021 @5:17 PM

Plan to move Sussex nun's bones to US faces local opposition
Some of Cornelia Connelly’s remains to be relocated to Philadelphia to improve chances of sainthood
Harriet Sherwood
23, Feb, 2021 @2:05 PM

Muslim Council says UK ministers' refusal to cooperate has had 'tragic consequences'
MCB urges government to reconsider policy of non-engagement
Dan Sabbagh
22, Feb, 2021 @3:57 PM
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