Prayer ban victory highlights confusion over religious equality in schools; Bishop appeals for victims of modern slavery to be exempt from Rwanda bill; British Jewish organisation Yachad urges desperate need for diplomacy in Middle East; Outdoor activities chaplain for Snowdonia / Eyri

Michaela School in north London wins court case upholding its ban on prayers and rituals, following a challenge from a Muslim pupil and her parents

Orthodox bishop knifed during live broadcast service in Sydney; Rwanda bill amendments supported by bishops are rejected by MPs; Soul Survivor former leaders say church silence on abuse must change

Pope warns against fuelling a spiral of violence in the Middle East; West End clergy horrified at proposal to criminalise rough sleepers;Leeds businessman starts up halal cat food company; Justin Welby and the Cheeky Pandas

Vatican - sex change “grave threat to human dignity”; Cap restricting faith schools intake “about to be repealed”; Open iftar project 2024 ends in Trafalgar Square in the pouring rain

Rally in London synagogue for families of Israeli hostages; Jesuits say situation in Gaza is unacceptable, scandalous and shameful; Humanists UK challenges Guardian’s backing of Labour links with faith groups