Religion news 28 February 2022
Prayers everywhere for Ukraine; Pope Francis visits Moscow’s ambassador to the Vatican; Patriarch Kirill says opponents in Ukraine are evil forces; Archbishop pleads strengthen Ukraine forces; CofE divests from Russia
Prayers everywhere for Ukraine; Pope Francis visits Moscow’s ambassador to the Vatican; Patriarch Kirill says opponents in Ukraine are evil forces; Archbishop pleads strengthen Ukraine forces; CofE divests from Russia
Bishop of Leeds says Putin doesn’t listen to words, only strong action; Archbishops say invasion is act of great evil; Cardinal Vincent Nichols calls for immediate ceasefire
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.
Pope appeals for peace and World Council of Churches expresses grave concern for Ukraine; Islamophobia ‘rising in Amsterdam’; Justin Beiber’s Justice World Tour encouraging social action; Harry Read, WW2 veteran and Salvation Army commissioner has died aged 97
Ukraine Orthodox leader says “War is a grave sin”; Bishops mobilise support for expected Ukraine refugees; Holocaust memorial plans contested in High Court
CofE bishop urges continuing caution despite lifting of Covid measures; UK holocaust memorial plans contested in High Court; Methodist thrift tradition continues in Repair Café in Hampshire
Russia “weaponising the church” in campaign for Ukraine; UK ambassador to Ukraine still worships at Finchley synagogue; Martyn Percy’s critical comment on CofE reorganisation; Trojan Affair podcast “one sided”
Jewish community in Ukraine appeals for help; Bishop advises ‘hunker down’ and stay safe in storm alert; Jewish covid death toll in UK passes 1,000; Bishops’ fear of local radio interviews on science and religion
Board of Deputies President meets the Pope in Rome; People in Ukraine are in churches every night praying for peace; Church launches spiritual centre for growing number of non-religious; CofE website initiative for Christian take on contemporary issues so others can believe it
Polish Archbishop calls on Christians to pray that war is averted; Failure to stop church abuser over 30 years was “grave and regrettable”; “People’s Review” calls for dismantling of government’s Prevent programme; Archbishop declares Bake-Off is a gladiatorial game
