BBC former religion editor Martin Bashir deceived Diana; Archbishop apologises to survivors abused by John Smyth; One year after George Floyd murder: plea to master original sin of racism; World renowned Chimpanzee expert awarded Templeton prize
A judge-led inquiry has found that Martin Bashir, the BBC’s former religious affairs editor, acted in a deceitful way to gain access to Princess Diana, to get the explosive interview with her in 1995.
Rosie Dawson with Chine McDonald, Rev Cathy Okoronkwo, Bob Smetiana, Bishop Mike Royal and the Rev Dr David Muir.
All churches in Britain appeal for Middle East ceasefire as bombing continues; International criminal court asked to investigate the Magdalene Laundries; Leaders in places of worship face new responsibilities to prevent terror attacks; Pagans campaign for legal “handfasting” marriage ceremonies
A day of protests and demonstrations against violence in the Middle East; Top crown prosecutor to lead Catholic safeguarding agency; Local authorities failing to adequately fund RE; Time to take back ‘evangelical’ label from white nationalists
Christians support Palestinian families facing eviction and launch appeal for Gaza hospital; Rihanna’s “Live Your Life” replaces a life of sacrifice; Church of England issues new guidance on Covid restrictions
Hate and anger in Middle East conflict spills over in the UK; Sunday worship re-starts in Ireland; Religious literacy “would undermine press freedom” ; Language about religion should include the non religious
Violence continues as Eid is celebrated in Jerusalem; St Paul’s Cathedral suffers huge financial loss in pandemic; British Museum exhibition of Thomas à Becket; Six foot crucifix stolen from church garden in Newcastle
Middle east violence causes tensions in diaspora; 44 per cent of academies breaking the law by not timetabling RE; How religion in Scotland has helped to influence nationalism
Father Hugh Mullan shot dead while trying to deliver the last rites, was innocent; Women faith leaders unite in call for peace in Israel; Concern over loopholes for religion in conversion therapy ban
