RMC weekly newsletter 7 March 2025 – Third anniversary of war in Ukraine brings support from bishops and rally in London; US Christians in widespread protests against Trump; Oasis celebrates 40 years; Pope calls Gaza priest from his hospital bed
Protests aginst Trump’s impact on the poor, religious freedom and Muslim majority countries; Pope’s audio message thanking crowds for prayers; Commonwealth Peace Prize to former war rivals in Nigeria; Stonehenge may be a lot older than previously thought
Drive-by ashes in signs of the cross on Ash Wednesday; Chief Rabbi rates synagogues according to how they treat women; British Muslim Network consultation discusses community collaboration; Pope Francis well enough to call Gaza parish priest
Pope suffers two episodes of acute respiratory failure; Oasis Charity Trust marks 40th anniversary; ‘Significant’ management failures at Winchester Cathedral
New Muslim organisation will liaise with government on issues of concern affecting society, tackling anti-Muslim hate crime and challenging Islamophobia.
The importance of Jewish heritage for President Zelensky; JD Vance in conciliatory tone with Catholic bishops; Government sets up group set up to define Islamophobia; Pope is stable but with ‘risk of deterioration’
RMC weekly newsletter 28 February 2025 – British Muslim Network launched; Pope Francis’ health improves; Churches say cut to overseas aid is ‘bitter blow’; Ramadan lights herald global festival
Thailand deports Uyghurs back to China; Moon watchers prepare for the start of Ramadan; Serious safeguarding concerns at Bangor Cathedral; US Archbishop calls for compassion for migrants
Church leaders call for government re-think on overseas aid cuts; Churches and civic groups in Scotland unite against extreme far right; ‘Woodhenge” ancient ritual wooden circle found in Denmark; Ramadan lights herald global Muslim festival
Government promise to get relationship with British Muslims right; Senior CofE clergy facing disciplinaries over Makin review; Pope shows slight improvement; ‘Visions’ the musical staged in Lourdes and London
