Religion news 6 May 2021
G7 foreign ministers express deep concern for mainly Muslim Uyghurs in China; Muslim leaders insist Covid-19 vaccines do not break the fast in Ramadan; Westward Ho ‘Authentic Burgers’ has the divine seal of blessing
G7 foreign ministers express deep concern for mainly Muslim Uyghurs in China; Muslim leaders insist Covid-19 vaccines do not break the fast in Ramadan; Westward Ho ‘Authentic Burgers’ has the divine seal of blessing
Oxygen, medical help and food provided by UK faith group appeals for India; Batley school cartoon row has sent “damaging message” on critical thinking; Millions of children and teachers learn mindfulness at school in the USA
British man among 45 crushed at a religious festival in Israel; 80 per cent of churches involved in feeding the nation; Some British mosques ‘not allowing women to pray’ during Ramadan; Facebook promotes group prayer requests
Forty five people have died in a stampede at Mount Meron in Israel, where they had gathered for Lag BaOmer, a festival important for ultra-Orthodox Jews.
Bishops fail to stop fire safety bill; Pope introduces anti corruption rules for Vatican staff; Villagers in India seek help from witchdoctors; More elderly and end of life care for Muslims in the UK
Indian diaspora raises millions of pounds for India Covid-19 crisis ; Free Presbyterians and the Arlene Foster resignation; Bishop says international aid cuts are deeper than government suggests; Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2021 is on
Religions unite in India to combat the Covid-19 crisis; Faith leaders back calls for global vaccination programme; Catholic bishops blame the government and the public for the surge; Rosary marathon to pray for an end to the pandemic; Salvation Army seeks promise to end rough sleeping
Places of worship In India become hospitals to deal with Covid-19 crisis; Former Post Office chief steps aside as vicar; $9.5 million to help persecuted victims of Islamist attacks in Africa; Signs and wonders shown to the Australian Prime Minister
The Rev Paula Vennells, former chief executive of the Post Office, is “stepping back” from her role as a parish priest, following the scandal of post office workers wrongly convicted for financial crimes, due to a faulty IT system.
Neasden Temple joins world response to Covid-19 crisis in India; Pope Francis says death of migrants in Mediterranean is moment of shame; #Handsoffmyhijab trends after model adds weight to campaign; Synod takes steps to make Church of England leadership more diverse
