Review of religion news in 2025; Government to ‘unveil antisemitism action plan within days’; New definition of Islamophobia leaked to the press; Rev Jonathan Fletcher ‘not fit to enter plea’ on indecent assault charges
Chief Rabbi says ‘crack down on hate speech’; Multiple demands for ‘globalise the intifada’ chant to be banned; Hong Kong editor and committed Catholic Jimmy Lai faces life in prison; Charity set up to offer Muslims advice on ‘a good death’
“An unspeakable atrocity” at Bondi Beach – headlines and reaction; Unite the Kingdom Christmas event ‘modest and muted’; Government launches faith security training scheme; ‘Hope, generosity and belief’: the values binding football and Christian faith
RMC weekly newsletter 12 December 2025 – Unite the Kingdom Christmas event in London challenged by church leaders; Outdoor carol singing promoted by ‘Shine Your Light’; John Smyth’s widow felt unable to intervene to stop his abuse; Report of FA’s Christmas event at Wembley
FA’s Faith and Football Christmas event at Wembley points to the shared deep connections of football and Christian faith, in values and character
Christian nationalism ‘has no place’ in immigration policy; Reform party launches Christian Fellowship; Shabana Mahmood says her strong faith led her into politics; Migrant avoiding arrest posed as a shepherd in nativity tableau
John Smyth’s wife says she is sorry and ashamed for failing to stop his abuse; King Charles attends Advent service highlighting persecution of Christians; Pew Research Centre questions reports of a religious revival
Pope says remarks on Europe ‘trying to break apart a very important alliance’; Methodist leader warns about Unite the Kingdom Christmas event in London; ‘Blue light hijab’ rolled out in Leicester
Wembley Christmas event hears how praying footballers build teams that win; Nasa scientist’s new theory re the Wise Men’s star; One hundred kidnapped Nigerian children released
Churches push back against Christian nationalist agenda this Christmas; Christmas tree returns to Manger Square in Bethlehem; Arsenal’s ‘Bible Boys’ and the power of prayer propelling them to win; Bangor Cathedral’s music director sacked
