religion

With their sweeping horizons and emptiness, deserts have inspired religions, myths and inner-reflection. But ever since last year’s violence, Israel’s Negev desert has been linked to new and devastating images

Between religious fanaticism and sibling love: British author Kit de Waal describes her childhood of extremes – and talks about how it shaped her relationship with her adopted children

More than any other element, water is charged with meaning in many societies and religions. These beliefs and practices continue to shape people’s day-to-day around the globe. An overview

The mud volcano in Pakistan’s Hingol National Park is considered sacred by many Hindus

Crosses of devotion stand as a symbol of Lithuanian resistance – but are far from a cemetery.

Church congregation numbers in Romania beat those of all other European countries. And the popularity of the Romanian Orthodox Church is second to none. But since the advent of the pandemic, its image has started to show cracks.

Politicians and companies like to urge people to do their bit to help the environment, creating a smokescreen for their own failure to act.