Religion news 19 July 2021
60,000 pilgrims begin the annual Hajj as related UK business reel from Covid cuts; Covid restrictions are lifted by CofE but it warns people to be cautious; Turkey condemns EU headscarves ban as Islamophobic and discriminatory
Millions miss out and UK business take a hit as Hajj pilgrims cut to 60,000
Millions of Muslims are unable to attend the Hajj in Saudi Arabia this month because of the Covid-19 pandemic – and British businesses are feeling the impact.
Briefing: Methodists & Same-Sex Marriage Vote
With Rev Sonia Hicks, Rev Sam McBratney, Rev Ashley Cooper, Rev Dr David Hull, Rachel Lampard, Phoebe Parkin, Rev Dr Rob Vaughn, Dave Nukols
Pope Francis restricts use of ‘divisive’ Latin mass, leaving traditionalists shocked
Pope Francis has tightened restrictions on the use of the Old Rite or Tridentine Latin Mass, which has been a vehicle for dissent against progressive reform.
