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The government has re-affirmed its commitment to freedom of religion and belief and announced its intention to focus overseas efforts in 10 countries where “the need is greatest and where the UK, specifically, has the relationships and partnerships to help achieve this”. Read Lianne Kolirin’s report on the story here.
Once banned by Protestants in the Reformation, indulgences are returning to English Anglican cathedrals. In this Holy Year, pilgrims can gain them through prayer and visiting relics at sites like Canterbury, Lichfield, Hereford and St Albans. Read Catherine Pepinster’s report here.
Reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 attacks in London, King Charles called for a “spirit of unity” and the importance of “building a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding” >>. Civic and faith leaders called for courage and hope in the face of hate
Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist and Jewish leaders and campaigners, took part in a mass lobby of parliament, for action on climate chnage. They urged MPs to tackle the climate crisis and protect the natural world in line with moral responsibility, human dignity and the stewardship of creation >>
The former Archbishop of Wales, Andrew John, said his decision to retire was painful but necessary, and being present at a meeting where people were calling for his resignation was like being in a nightmare >> BBC Cymru broadcast an investigation, ‘Sins of the Church’, into allegations of abuse and lack of action on complaints >>
The final two films from the Religion Media Festival 2025 have been uploaded to our YouTube channel here.
- Religion Media festival: British Media and British Jews >>
- Religion Media Festival: Muslims in Britain >>
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| Church of England:Church of England’s General Synod meets in York this weekend >> Bishops asked whether Living in Love and Faith has ‘run into the sand’ >> £30 million to rejuvenate Church of England churches >> Government urged to take ‘radical action’ on child poverty >> CofE progress towards racial justice ‘painfully slow’ >> Crown Nominations Chair: No all-white, Oxbridge, male shortlist >> Bishops reluctant to be considered for ‘impossible’ Canterbury job >> Retired priest arrested in Palestine Action protest >> Charity Commission inquiry into Holy Trinity, Micklegate >> Archbishop: CofE unity on same-sex blessing ‘good for world’ >> Bishop backs support for mothers after 20-week pregnancy loss >> Nine O’Clock Service trial hears of kissing and massage >> English Cathedral cycle relay ends after 42 days >> Other newsMP says there’s a witch hunt against Catholic MPs who voted for assisted dying or abortion >> Catholic bishops’ document on taxation and Christian morals >> Pope Leo carries on tradition of papal summer holidays in picturesque town near Rome >> Vatican possible venue for Ukraine Russia peace talks >> Statutory inquiry opened into The Outreach Ministry >> New moderator for the United Reformed Church >> ‘South West Awake’ day of prayer along the infamous coastal path >> ‘Inflammatory’ sermon leads to Charity Commission disqualification >> Hot debate during online consultation Islamophobia definition >> Labour ‘not doing enough’ to regain Muslim trust >> Research into everyday digital life of British Muslims >> ‘Social Action Hackathon’ inspires Jewish community response >> Final service for disused historic synagogue in York >> Jewish Chronicle poll suggests drop in Labour support >> British Jewish representatives meet Israeli opposition leader >> Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light seeks charitable status >> The ChatGPT Tongues Challenge – can AI interpret speaking in tongues? >> Around the world:The Christian foundation of Camp Mystic, swept away by flash floods in Texas >> US Catholic diocese lifts obligation to attend Mass for fear of immigration raids >> Last Christian majority town on the West Bank ‘threatened by settler attacks’ >> Baha’is report recent increase in arrests and imprisonment in Iran >> Ukraine strips Orthodox leader of citizenship over alleged Russian ties >> US China war of words over the Dalai Lama >> New leader for the Seventh Day Adventist Church >> Author of books on women, faith and migration wins PEN Pinter prize >> |
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