The next IICSA inquiry “will be on the treatment of LGBT+ in the church”
“Creating Sanctuary” initiative trains churches in how to safely counsel someone who is gay, following reports of violence and abuse in conversion therapy.
“Creating Sanctuary” initiative trains churches in how to safely counsel someone who is gay, following reports of violence and abuse in conversion therapy.
Places of worship braced for change with new coronavirus restrictions; Church of England attendance figures continue to decline; Carlo Acutis, 15 year old computer whizz, takes first step to becoming a saint
Pope wants more women in roles of responsibility in the church; Children’s Society supports right of children in transgender cases to be heard; the “Skipping Sikh” aged 73 has been made an MBE
Street violence erupts in New York after restrictions on Orthodox Jewish communities; Police check out church service for Covid-19 breach; Islamic market opens in Norwich
Irish church leaders urge politicians to reach a Brexit deal that strengthens relationships; Rihanna apologises after dance video using an Islamic Hadith caused offence; Humanists join US faith and conscience coalition to support Biden; Sikh Gudwara Smethwick lit up in purple for victims of domestic abuse
Damning report says Church of England failed to protect children from sex abusers because of reputational risk; Former choirboy denies bribe in George Pell trial; Church leaders test positive after White House super-spreader event, while others carry on preaching
Damning report into child sex abuse in the Church of England fails to convince that change will result. “Weak and non-specific” recommendations require more clarity, new processes and money.
Call for investigation into allegations that bribes influenced the trial of Cardinal George Pell; Outrage at Rihanna’s raunchy use of the Islamic Hadith; Dean of Sheffield resigns after choir row; Goddess Temple opens in Redditch.
Pope Francis calls for a new political and economic world order following the coronavirus pandemic; Churches appeal for Jubilee Fund for 6 million people in debt; Southwark Cathedral thanksgiving service for its resident cat “Doorkins Magnificat”
Senior journalists have warned of the danger of inconsistencies in the reporting of atrocities and the way the word “terrorist” is used in association with Muslims, but less so with white supremacists.
