Religion
Fire rips through tents housing pilgrims for Hindu festival
No-one is believed to have been injured in the blaze in the northern Indian city of Prayagraj.
Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges in Russia
Thousands are celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day.
Hindu holy men and millions of pilgrims take dips in India’s largest festival
Hindus believe bathing at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers will cleanse them of their sins.
Call for complete reform of Church of England safeguarding as Welby steps down
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell is due to take temporary charge as Justin Welby quits as Archbishop of Canterbury.
Who might be the next archbishop of Canterbury?
The PA news agency takes a look at some of the names who could be in the running.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s last day as he quits over Church abuse
He will lay down his bishop’s crozier in a symbolic act marking the official end of his ministry in the leading role.
Pope’s New Year’s Day message calls for commitment to protect life
Francis ushered in 2025 with a renewed appeal for the Catholic faithful to reject abortion.
Kirk elder who translated whole Bible into Doric honoured
Gordon M Hay spent 17 years on the translation.
Pope Francis kicks off year-long Jubilee
In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year is an opportunity to relieve the debt of poor countries and commit to protecting the planet.
Starmer wishes Jews a happy Chanukah as festival coincides with Christmas
The festival is about ‘remembering the resilience of the Jewish people’, the Prime Minister said.