The Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines, says nobody should be shocked that Russia has invaded Ukraine, as it was clear that he did not listen to words, but strong action.
Leeds is a richly diverse city where communities came together during the pandemic and worked with the media to strengthen ties.
The full itinerary for the Creating Connections event in Leeds on 14th October 2021.
CofE evangelicals start parallel province; Soul Survivor podcast presenter suddenly resigns; Vatican prepares for women leaders; Wesley archives to open after rectory renovation
Bishop criticises “Alliance” group for suggesting a CofE schism; Archbishop revokes Lambeth award from Mike Pilavachi; Ukrainian Catholic priests released from Russian detention; Tajikistan orders hard labour for witchcraft and fortune telling
Archbishops’ appeal to people to vote on Thursday; Alternative CofE “overseers” to be sworn in on 12 July; Ultra Orthodox protest in Israel turns violent; Russell Brand’s conversation with The Chosen’s Jesus
The religion thread through the general election; Faith leaders see hope in manifesto pledges on climate change; 40 year anniversary of “The Sea of Faith”; Methodist conference marks 50th anniversary of women ministers
D-Day headstones point to enduring ideas of hope; Muslims hope BJP losses will check anti Muslim rhetoric; Rabbi couple heading to Israel from Leeds after death threats; Clash at Cannes over flowing dress with a picture of Jesus
Prison chaplain sings as she skydives; Non-practising Anglicans are “ideal Reform voters”; Taxes are a blessing, bishops tell Sunak and Starmer; Hindu nationalist Modi returns with majority cut
The government is giving £500k to Jewish university chaplains to support students facing growing antisemitism
