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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
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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
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Who will be the next Pope?
feature Current favourite from Philippines would represent changing demographic of the Church
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The origins of marriage
The Explainer The institution of marriage has become something of a political battlefield. How did marriage begin and why?
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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
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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
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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
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What is the Illuminati conspiracy theory?
In Depth The myth has expanded since the real-life secret society formed in 18th-century Bavaria
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Young women are leaving the church
Talking Points They've been the 'backbone' of their congregations. What changed?
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The Mormon sex scandal hitting the small screen
Under The Radar A new TV series takes viewers behind the scenes of a real-life social media drama
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Pope urges climate action, unity at Jakarta mosque
Speed Read The pope and the mosque's top cleric signed a joint declaration encouraging religious tolerance and climate change action
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For God and country: is religion in politics making a comeback?
Talking Point There are many MPs of faith in the new Labour government despite it being the most openly secular House of Commons in history
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Stampede kills at least 121 at India religious event
Speed Read The cause seemed to be a "combination of sweltering heat and religious fervor"
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The 95% Muslim country that has banned the hijab
Under The Radar Outlawing the headscarf is the latest chapter in Tajikistan's clampdown on Islamic culture
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