Religion news 10 April 2024
Sighting of crescent moon means Ramadan ends today; Vatican human dignity document “fails terribly” on transgender issue; Soul Survivor worship leader Matt Redman describes abuse by founder Mike Pilavachi
Sighting of crescent moon means Ramadan ends today; Vatican human dignity document “fails terribly” on transgender issue; Soul Survivor worship leader Matt Redman describes abuse by founder Mike Pilavachi
Rally in London synagogue for families of Israeli hostages; Jesuits say situation in Gaza is unacceptable, scandalous and shameful; Humanists UK challenges Guardian’s backing of Labour links with faith groups
Pope leads moment of silence for aid workers killed in Gaza; Board of Deputies condemns Tory MP for comments on pro-Israel extremist Lords; Football Association hosts iftar at Wembley; Solar eclipse heralding the end of the world
Palestinian American doctor walks out of Biden iftar meeting in protest at US arms to Israel; World Council of Churches condemns killing of Gaza aid workers; View from The Atlantic: The True Cost of the Church going Bust
Christian Aid repeats calls for ceasefire in Gaza after seven aid workers killed in Israeli strike; What next for interfaith work in Britain?; Trump backs “God Bless the USA Bible” – his favourite book
Easter message round up – it’s about love in action, service and sacrifice and hope of peace; Guardian in favour of Labour working with faith organisations; The Universe as a conscious creator replaces idea of supernatural God
French headteacher resigns after death threats over student wearing a hijab; The web of influence of HTB philanthropist and media owner Sir Paul Marshall; Good Friday on the BBC – Pilgrimage and the Sycamore Gap Tree
Trafalgar Square Passion Play “in no way is meant to be antisemitic”; Asylum seeker Abdul Ezedi revealed as sex offender forced to be accompanied in church; Jewish Leadership Council suggests streamlined response to multiple challenges ; James Whitbourn, BBC producer, composer and conductor, has died aged 60
Report says Muslims seeking care for mental health problems feel their faith is routinely ignored
Producers take advice to remove antisemitic themes from passion plays; Labour pledge to work with faith groups which have a “vital role” in society; Opus Dei accused of exploiting vulnerable young women; “Iceland” replaces the cross on hot cross buns with a tick
