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A female priest in pink, black and yellow robes, smiling at a lectern behind a microphone. She has long black hair and is standing next to a blue fabric hanging banner.

First female Bishop of Coventry installed

The Right Reverend Sophie Jelley has been welcomed by local dignitaries and schoolchildren.

Coventry & Warwickshire

A view of the main mosque in Mecca in a portrait taken in early 20th Century likely from Fort Jiyad, which was demolished in 2002.

The decades-old intrigue over an Indian guest house in Mecca

A now-demolished guest house in Mecca is at the centre of a bitter family tussle in India.

Head-and-shoulders image of John Smyth QC looking on during a court hearing. He is sitting on a chair and wearing a stripy shirt.

Seven clergy to face disciplinary action

It results from a review of evidence in the report into the prolific abuser John Smyth QC.

A mid-shot photo of Moira Astin. She has short brown hair, wears glasses and is smiling.

New Bishop aware of Devon's 'challenges'

Moira Astin says the church will provide support for those facing "tough times" across Devon.

People gathered on the grass for Eid-al-Adha prayers in Wolverhampton's West Park. There is a stage in front of the group, and trees surrounding the park.

Thousands expected for Eid-al-Adha celebrations

This year will see the fifth Eid in the Park events in Wolverhampton, the third at West Park.

A middle aged man wearing a white shirt and a black gilet looks into the camera as he walks down the street outside a magistrates court.

Man fined for 'provocative' Quran burning

Hamit Coskun shouted abusive comments about Islam as he held the flaming Islamic text aloft.

Father Moses McPherson, a Russian Orthodox priest

Young US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness'

A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.

Muslim Imam in traditional dress looks at the camera

Jersey's first imam to leave as family couldn't join him

Abdul Samad has been in Jersey for 18 months but his wife and children are still in London.

The magazine has a red margin down one side with the words: "Life and Work. The magazine of the Church of Scotland." The cover has a stylised image of raised hands against a blue background.

Church magazine to end after more than 140 years

The Church of Scotland's Life and Work has been struggling with falling readership.

Edinburgh, Fife & East