Media Bill removing requirement for religious programming, goes through to the Lords; Muslim Council of Britain says government should reverse UNRWA funding freeze; United Methodists lose a quarter of churches in disagreement over same sex relationships
MPs move to make Freedom of Religion or Belief envoy a permanent role; Public buildings lit up in purple for Holocaust Memorial Day; How war has brought stronger Jewish identity in Israel; CofE is “an ecclesiastical version of the News of the World”
Church buildings the biggest challenge facing the country’s heritage; Blockbuster film series “The Chosen” premieres season four in Soho; Non-religion on the rise in USA could change political landscape; Tribute to Tim Joss, who helped to found the RMC
The Media Bill removes the requirement for public service broadcasters to include programmes on religion, but will this threaten religious broadcasting?
Ofcom will continue to collect data on religious broadcasting “for the foreseeable future”; Bishop of Southwark says Israel must not become its own worst enemy ; US Pastor and wife pocketed more than $1million in cryptocurrency scheme
Narendra Modi inaugurates Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya; Pope thanks Vatican journalists for “delicacy” when covering lurid scandals; Bishops urge unity in Wales as debate continues over governance
$217 million Ayodhya temple opens today; Silent prayer buffer zone consultation ends today; English cathedrals report bumper congregations at Christmas
Lord Harries calls for national RE plan; Sir James Dyson offers £6 million to CofE primary school in Malmesbury; British Sikh report gives insight on community; Franciscan Friar advising the Pope on AI
Rise in Christian persecution across the world; Head stands by decision to ban Muslim prayers in London school; Rory Stewart speaks of importance of faith foundation in British Politics
Church leader urges Scotland’s MPs to reject Rwanda bill; CAFOD in the Middle East appeals for urgent ceasefire; Baroness suggests 26 CofE Lords places should be shared with other faiths; Future King may not be Supreme Governor of the CofE
