Religion news 5 February 2025
Bishops ‘very deeply shaken’ by Liverpool Bishop’s sudden departure; Aga Khan, Ismaili leader, dies at 88; No probe into sex abuse claims against French priest Abbé Pierre; Cardinal slams Assisted Dying bill process
Bishops ‘very deeply shaken’ by Liverpool Bishop’s sudden departure; Aga Khan, Ismaili leader, dies at 88; No probe into sex abuse claims against French priest Abbé Pierre; Cardinal slams Assisted Dying bill process
Bishops ‘very deeply shaken’ by Liverpool bishop resignation & clergy have crisis of trust in hierarchy
Research initiative to provide fresh insight into the needs of people of faith who work, live, and visit the City of London
Shock as Liverpool bishop quits – calls for investigation & reforms; ‘Dubious parliamentary tactics’ in assisted dying committee; Christian theology behind America First dispute; Hindu temple opens in Johannesburg
“Faith in the City” research project to explore faith needs in the Square Mile; 15-year-old boy stabbed to death at Catholic school in Sheffield; Zara Mohammed says British Muslims need a national narrative of belonging
The Bishop of Liverpool quits & Bishop Bev Mason reveals she made the harrassment complaint; Advice to faith groups on creating neighbourhood health service; Calvin Robinson sacked from church after ‘pro-Nazi’ salute; St Bride’s celebrates feast day of St Brigid
The Bishop of Liverpool, John Perumbalath, has resigned, insisting he has not done anything wrong
Bishop of Liverpool urged to step aside after sex abuse allegations; Assisted Dying decisions by panel instead of a judge; German churches condemn anti-immigration law; The Year of the Snake celebrated across Britain
Senior leaders in Diocese of Liverpool say bishop’s position is untenable after sex abuse allegations, and he should step aside
Passing the Holocaust memorial flame to the next generation; Persecuted Christians affected by US halt of refugee admissions programme; CofE proposals to help cash starved dioceses; Legal tussle in Delhi over ‘offensive’ paintings of Hindu gods
