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.
Archbishop of Canterbury urges free school meals in holidays as well as term time; “Terrorist” applies equally to white supremacists and Muslims; First British black Muslim festival.
Poll finds Conservatives who believe Islam is a threat to British way of life; Bishop joins call for universal benefit rise to be permanent; BJP former leaders cleared of inciting demolition of the Babri mosque in Ayodhya.
Cardinal George Pell returns to Rome after acquittal on sex abuse charges; High court could declare China’s treatment of Uyghurs is genocide; Teaching religion is about understanding what makes people tick.
Pope Francis “refuses to meet Pompeo”; MP proposes new social covenant between faith and state to offer community help; Report suggests only 40% of Iran’s population identify as Muslim.
Supreme Court nominee’s catholic beliefs “threaten abortion rights”; Coronavirus vaccines using foetal cells a matter of conscience; Yom Kippur services go online; and 17 CofE clergy start their new jobs in “badass”mode.
