Religion news 26 January 2024
Church buildings the biggest challenge facing the country’s heritage; Blockbuster film series “The Chosen” premieres season four in Soho; Non-religion on the rise in USA could change political landscape; Tribute to Tim Joss, who helped to found the RMC
Jesus is in Soho. I have five minutes to interview him … but mustn’t mention faith
Reporter Catherine Pepinster on how she found herself in a hotel in Soho waiting to meet Jesus – and his minders
Blockbuster life of Jesus chooses London for film premiere
The Chosen, a drama series telling the story of Jesus which has attracted 770 million views, premiered its fourth series in Leicester Square
Briefing: National Churches Trust on saving church buildings
In this briefing, our panel discuss the National Churches Trust manifesto calling for urgent action to save the UK’s church buildings
From Pakistan to India with love: how holy water found its way to the Ram Mandir Hindu temple
Holy water from an 8th-century Hindu temple in Kashmir found its way to the Ram Mandir in Ayodyah, via a 10,000 mile journey
Religion news 25 January 2024
Michael Gove “minded to” withdraw government funding from the Interfaith Network; Urgent action needed to save UK’s church buildings; Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony in London