Religion
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Maha Kumbh Mela: world's largest religious festival gets under way in India
In The Spotlight Politics of Hindu nationalism has cast a shadow over event touted as biggest ever gathering of humanity
By The Week UK Published
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Biden awards Pope Francis highest US civilian honor
Speed Read President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Hebdo attack: 10 years on, are we all still 'Charlie'?
Talking Point Terror attack on French satirical magazine united the Western world in defence of free speech, but a decade on some claim 'the killers have won'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Who will be the next pope – and how does the conclave work?
In Depth Current favourite from Philippines would represent changing demographic of the Church
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Liverpool's Lourdes miracle
Under The Radar The inexplicable recovery of a young man more than a hundred years ago has been recognised as an official 'miracle' by the Archbishop of Liverpool
By Abby Wilson Published
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Why India is concerned at Bangladesh's 'Hinduphobia'
The Explainer Arrest of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das stokes safety concerns for Hindu minority in Bangladesh
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Pope seeks inquiry on if Gaza assault is 'genocide'
Speed Read In a book for the Jubilee 2025, Pope Francis considers whether Israel's war in Gaza meets the legal definition of 'genocide'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Church of England head resigns over abuse scandal
Speed Read Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby faced backlash over his handling of a notorious child abuser
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Why Justin Welby has stepped down as Archbishop of Canterbury
In the Spotlight 'Lack of curiosity' over claims of abuse of dozens of boys by Christian camp leader had made Welby's position untenable
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Catholic synod ends with no resolution on women
Speed Read At a major Vatican meeting, Pope Francis did not address ordaining women as deacons
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Halal meat: what is it and why is it so controversial?
In Depth Islamic ritual slaughter has been attacked as cruel, but Muslim authorities say the method is humane
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Inside Albania's planned Muslim microstate
The Explainer Proposal for 'Sovereign State of the Bektashi Order', a Vatican-style enclave, have sparked confusion, praise and heated debate
By Abby Wilson Published
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Pope Francis expels 10 for 'sadistic' abuses in Peru sect
Speed Read The Vatican uncovered abuses within the Sodalitium, a controversial Catholic movement centered in Peru
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Young women are leaving the church
Talking Points They've been the 'backbone' of their congregations. What changed?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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