Religion news 3 March 2022

Rowan Williams urges world religious leaders to unite and call for a ceasefire; Russian orthodox clergy come out against war; President Zelensky urges all Jews to “shout about murder” in Ukraine
Religion at the heart of understanding Russia’s claim on Ukraine

The Russian Orthodox church has fought for decades to link Russian identity with orthodox identity and “somehow they did it”
Ten facts about Lent

Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a season of fasting and prayer, leading to Easter
Religion news 2 March 2022

Holocaust memorial bombed in Kyiv; Catholic aid agency appeals for safe passage for Ukrainian refugees; Graphic account of life in a war bunker; UK census first results delayed to April; Teacher suspended for showing picture of Prophet Muhammad