Religion news 6 December 2023
Army called in to protect Jews in Denmark; Catholic Union survey on church lockdowns during Covid; King Charles attends Coptic Christian advent service – in Stevenage
Army called in to protect Jews in Denmark; Catholic Union survey on church lockdowns during Covid; King Charles attends Coptic Christian advent service – in Stevenage
Global church leaders write to the PM to demand a ceasefire in Gaza; NATRE says government should properly fund RE resource hubs; Four people killed after bomb blast at mass in the Philippines; Italy’s most handsome man is to become a priest
Celebration of Christianity and football at Wembley; Global faith leaders urge urgent action on climate change; Faith leaders join Together for Humanity vigil outside Downing Street
A Cardinal, bishop and Christians in football join an event at Wembley to celebrate the way that Christianity is weaved into the history of the game and is present at every level to this day.
Catholic lead bishop on the environment calls for decisions at COP 28; Outspoken Cardinal critic of the Pope, is evicted; Maeve Sherlock appointed shadow faith minister; Every CofE cathedral to benefit from 95-year-old’s legacy
Pope cancels visit to Cop28 on medical advice; New research institute says people with faith are more satisfied with their jobs; Interfaith vigil for children killed in Israel and Gaza; Washington Cathedral backs off selling tickets for Christmas services
Surgeon at Episcopalian hospital in Gaza tells story of horror; Pope said to be stable and improving from breathing difficulties; Faith Pavilion for Cop28
Antisemitism march in London largest since 1936; Al-Ahli hospital surgeon says this war is against children; Cathedral illuminations are drawing people into the light for Advent; Ofsted Chief Inspector critical of RE in schools
Music manuscripts from Auschwitz finished and performed at Sadlers Wells; Dutch far right election success “shocking for Muslims”; Suspended Soul Survivor senior pastor Andy Croft able to return to the ministry
Young composer finds unfinished music manuscripts in Auschwitz and creates an opera ballet performed at Sadlers Wells
