Religion news 26 January 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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