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Breakaway bishops form separate Tigray denomination in schism that risks inflaming tensions in wake of brutal conflict
As a depleted Church of Scotland prepares to make deep cuts, John Lloyd explores the social consequences of religious retreat
Róisín Lanigan visits Green Pastures, an evangelical church run by a scion of the Wrightbus family
The pandemic hit congregations — but new research suggests young people are increasingly spiritual
As organised religion declines, we are searching for solace in the strangest places
Divisions currently roiling the global Anglican church may fade in the face of lived reality
Late Pope Benedict’s resignation set new precedent for future heads of the Catholic Church
First pontiff in 600 years to resign from his post became a focal point for conservatives in his retirement
Conservative kingdom opens up to the Christian holiday as it pushes through a series of modernising reforms
The resonance of the Christmas story is underpinned by the courage of the women from Ukraine to Afghanistan and Iran
Religious worship may be in decline but spirituality remains undimmed
Christianity’s grip has been slipping for decades — evidenced by crumbling chapels and dwindling attendance. Can new communities help the church regain relevance?
Though less than half of people in England and Wales now identify as Christian, the pull of the Church is still strong
An unprecedented global consultation of the faithful is galvanising rival liberals and conservatives
Peter Heather’s engaging survey of the religion reassesses its rise, from the ruins of the Roman empire to the shaping of modern Europe
Secret beaches and sacred spaces on a paddling adventure to Iona and the Ross of Mull
Church has split with Moscow’s pro-Putin patriarch as new national identity grows
Russian Orthodox Church has given ideological backing to invasion
Moscow-led institution risks alienating independent-minded clergy at home as well as many Ukrainians
Father Paolo Benanti has become one of the Pope’s chief advisers on the potential harms of new tech
US clergy could alienate churchgoers already angered by sexual abuse scandals
Towering Shia and Christian spiritual leaders make a plea for pluralism in Iraq
Pontiff brings a message of hope to Iraq as it tries to recover from years of sectarian violence
It became the most widely published text in English and is selling well in these pandemic times
In the most barren of seasons, there are yet glimmers of hope
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