Religion news 5 October 2026
Green party Zionism motion condemned by Jewish groups; ‘Nine O’Clock Service’ vicar guilty of rape and indecent assault; Bishop of Salisbury suspended; Shabana Mahmood on how faith shapes her life
Green party Zionism motion condemned by Jewish groups; ‘Nine O’Clock Service’ vicar guilty of rape and indecent assault; Bishop of Salisbury suspended; Shabana Mahmood on how faith shapes her life
Buddhist spiritual adviser offers loving-kindness as Tennessee execution fails; Jagtar Singh Johal released after almost nine years in Indian prison; Council defends speaker who said Virgin Mary ‘wore a hijab’; RMC Young Reporter Award announced
Sarah Sands, editor and new CEO of Hymns Ancient and Modern, says the common ground between the news sphere and religion is ‘bearing witness’ and asking questions.
Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and champion of Assisted Dying Bill, has died aged 86; Antisemitic incidents at British universities continues to rise; London’s first purpose built mosque celebrates centenary
Sarah Sands calls for media to capture renewed public interest in religion; Burnham puts ‘common good’ at heart of Labour conference speech; Pope ‘not in panic mode’ over AI; Eiffel Tower boss leaves after Hindu visit controversy
Drumcree Parish Church: beyond the politics; Christians in Liverpool march for peace in the Holy Land; London City vicar says C of E bishops are ‘clear heretics’; Robot searches for remains of Noah’s Ark
Hundreds of thousands welcome Pope Leo in France; BBC cuts local radio Sunday morning religious shows from 15 to six; Archbishops call for peace as Drumcree protesters block march
Bishop Steven Croft warns politicians have failed to keep pace with AI; Resistance to acceleration of AI ‘linked to religious ideas of the apocalypse’; Divinity courses close at the University of Edinburgh; Pagans and Druids mark the autumn equinox
Pakistan Church leader calls for apology over withdrawn Lambeth award; Social change among US Latter Day Saints; Pope appeals for care and protection of migrant children
King praises ‘vital contribution’ of London’s faith and belief communities; Two men arrested over suspected terrorist plot against Jews in Manchester; Lib Dems launch review into treatment of members with religious views
