What is the Vatican's sinister secret behind teenager Emanuela Orlandi's 1983 disappearance?

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:30:12 GMT

Senior Catholic churchmen appear to have closed ranks against a police investigation, says Peter Stanford.

Surprise guest of the Kings of Leon

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:13:16 GMT

Sacred mysteries: Christopher Howse goes in search of a saint wrapped in an Arabian tapestry.

Osborne unveils £30m package to help churches

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:01 GMT

George Osborne has announced a £30 million package to help churches hit by the planned imposition of VAT on alterations to historic buildings.

Dr John Sentamu: gay marriage plans are for 'emotional need' not righting injustice

Thu, 17 May 2012 05:15:17 GMT

Same-sex marriage plans have been tabled to meet "emotional need" not to right injustice, John Sentamu says.

Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor: religious intolerance will wipe out Christianity

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:40 GMT

UK's most senior Roman Catholic Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor attacks atheism and its attitude to religious beliefs.

Society 'sanctioning violence' against elderly warns Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:01 GMT

The whole of society is guilty of "sanctioning violence" against the elderly by everyday prejudices, viewing them as an expensive burden, England's most senior Roman Catholic cleric has warned.

Society 'sanctioning violence' against elderly warns Cardinal

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:01 GMT

The whole of society is guilty of "sanctioning violence" against the elderly by everyday prejudices, viewing them as an expensive burden, England's most senior Roman Catholic cleric has warned.

The Bumbo is behind the ironing-board in the loft

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:15:55 GMT

The idea of people accumulating stuff that needs to be housed with them is a new one, says Christopher Howse.

We need to fix Britain's character flaws

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:47:16 GMT

It is time to return to more old-fashioned values, says Anthony Seldon.

A multifaith Songs of Praise? Not on my watch says BBC religion chief

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:23:57 GMT

Songs of Praise to remain Christian despite demands for multifaith show, BBC's Muslim head of religion says.

Why should an insult be against the law?

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:24:21 GMT

With the gay marriage debate heating up, freedom of speech is back on the agenda, says Philip Johnston.

Tony Blair wanted to end speech with: "God bless Britain"

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:30:15 GMT

Tony Blair reveals he once wanted to end address with US-style sign off.

Dalai Lama thought English "law abiding" before the riots

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:06:12 GMT

Dalai Lama says he had always thought English were 'sensible, law-abiding' people.

Dalai Lama: money and power do not bring happiness

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:34:27 GMT

Tibetan's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama warns the British people against feeling "hopeless" and "helpless" in the face of economic difficulties.

Dalai Lama's sadness when the 'mature, sensible and law-abiding' English rioted

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:21 GMT

The Dalai Lama has spoken of his shock and amazement at the riots which gripped English cities last year.

BBC expresses regret over suggestion Sikhism is 'made up of other religions'

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:30:59 GMT

The BBC has expressed regret to Sikhs over comments on a radio discussion suggesting that their faith is "made up of other religions" such as Islam and Hinduism.

The last taboo is denying us all a 'good death', warns Archbishop of York John Sentamu

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:22 GMT

A modern obsession with "medicalising" and "institutionalising" death is depriving thousands of Britons a year the possibility of a "good" end, the Archbishop of York warns today.

The last taboo is denying us all a 'good death', warns Archbishop of York

Mon, 14 May 2012 06:00:22 GMT

A modern obsession with "medicalising" and "institutionalising" death is depriving thousands of Britons a year the possibility of a "good" end, the Archbishop of York warns today.

Let's not be afraid to talk about death

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:42:33 GMT

We are living longer, but have lost the ability to prepare for when our life comes to an end, writes John Sentamu.

Hilary Mantel: Catholic Church is not for respectable people

Sun, 13 May 2012 14:54:45 GMT

Catholic Church 'not an institution for respectable people', says author.

Dalai Lama: I shout and say harsh words

Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:04 GMT

Ahead of his visit to St Paul's Cathedral tomorrow to receive the £1.1 million Templeton Prize for contributions to advancing the world's understanding of spirituality, the Dalai Lama spoke exclusively to the Sunday Telegraph in Dharamsala about China, his temperament, close friendships and his extreme daily routine.

Dalai Lama: What do I really fear? Being eaten by sharks

Sun, 13 May 2012 06:00:29 GMT

Dean Nelson finds the Dalai Lama to be full of surprises in Dharamsala.

What do I really fear? Being eaten by sharks

Sun, 13 May 2012 06:00:29 GMT

Dean Nelson finds the Dalai Lama to be full of surprises in Dharamsala.

Dalai Lama reveals warning of Chinese plot to kill him

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:24:49 GMT

Nobel Peace Prize winner reveals he has been warned Chinese agents have trained Tibetan women for a mission to poison him

Dalai Lama reveals Chinese plot to poison him

Sat, 12 May 2012 11:16:14 GMT

In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Telegraph, the Dalai Lama speaks about poison plots against him by the Chinese and his friendship with Archbishop Desmond Tutu.