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.
‘Prolific and abhorrent’ abuse by John Smyth covered up by CofE for decades; Plymouth bishop installation delayed at last minute for second time; Vatican hopes Trump will ease tensions in conflict; Islamophobia: a society-wide problem impacting young people
Prayer vigils across America as people vote in the presidential election; Study finds structural and institutional racism within the Church of England; Rabbi Alex Goldberg becomes first permanent rabbi of Guildford in 750 years
Catholics have completed a three year consultation on the church’s future, proposing more attentive listening and no impediment to women in leadership roles – but no movement on allowing them to be priests
Assisted dying bill starts process through the Commons; Faith spaces including churches ‘part of the tapestry’ creating health in society; Army veteran guilty of silently praying in buffer zone near abortion clinic; Bishop “deeply hopeful” CofE will remain united despite same sex dispute
Archbishop of Canterbury speaks out against assisted dying; MPs call for abolition of places for 26 CofE bishops in the Lords; Charities call for Labour to replace freedom of religion envoy; Canada criticised for expulsion of diplomats over Sikh murder
Thousands attend rallies remembering Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 and the war in Gaza that followed; English Dominican friar Timothy Radcliffe appointed Cardinal; Charity Commission announces statutory inquiry into the Barnabas Fund
English Dominican friar, Timothy Radcliffe, renowned global preacher, is made a Cardinal – becoming the fourth Englishman to hold this office concurrently
