Religion

The Explainer Latest provocation at religious site with a history of 'perpetual friction' risks violence erupting again

By The Week UK Published 5 August 25

Under the radar Wealthy US-backed evangelical groups are sending drones to reach remote and uncontacted tribes, despite legal prohibitions

By Genevieve Bates Published 4 August 25

The Explainer Employees can now try to persuade co-workers that their religion is 'correct'

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 29 July 25

In The Spotlight New accusations involving illicit sex and blackmail have shaken the nation and opened a debate on the privileges monks enjoy

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 21 July 25

In the Spotlight Google and OpenAI are among the other creators who have faced problems

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 17 July 25

The Explainer Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader has just turned 90, and he has been clarifying his reincarnation plans

By The Week UK Published 13 July 25

Under The Radar The Russian Orthodox Church is accused of being an 'active tool' of Moscow's 'soft power'

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 8 July 25

The Explainer China 'determined to shape the narrative' around choice of Tibet's next spiritual leader

By The Week UK Last updated 2 July 25

The Explainer The first American pontiff is expected to continue some of his predecessor's work

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 12 May 25

The Explainer Israel has used attacks on religious minority by forces loyal to Syria's new government to justify strikes across the border

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 12 May 25

speed read Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is a Chicago native who spent decades living in Peru

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 9 May 25

Today's Big Question New pope has frequently criticised the president, especially on immigration policy, but is more socially conservative than his predecessor

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 9 May 25