Religion

In miracle of unanimity, C of E ditches outdated position on sexuality

Synod moves towards change that will no longer require openly gay candidates for priesthood to take a vow of celibacy

The slow search for the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Whoever takes the top Anglican job will face challenges on several fronts

Profile: Dalai Lama is not afraid to cause a little trouble

Tibetan Buddhism’s spiritual leader faces a struggle over his successor

Tibet will have a new living god, ending years of speculation

Confirmation that the Dalai Lama will have a successor has major geopolitical implications

Priest denies MP holy communion over support for bill

Lib Dem condemns ‘outrageous’ behaviour of Catholic priest who said a vote in favour would be ‘obstinately persevering’ in sin

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The Observer’s consumer champion solves your problems

Divine comedy: fringe standups turn to religion for inspiration

A number of comics at the Edinburgh fringe this summer are finding the humour in their newfound faith

Dutch church shelters migrant family with 192-day service

A Dutch congregation is providing sanctuary to a family facing deportation by using an ancient law to prevent police entering the building

Pope Leo straddles a divided church

White smoke heralds a new pontiff who leans progressive – except when he doesn’t

Martha Gill on Britain’s crisis of faith

Reports that young people are flocking to the church may be overstated and the wider decline in attendance raises existential questions

Exit of Davos founder opens door for WEF reform