Religion news 21 May 2024
Funeral for Ebrahim Raisi, once tipped as the future Ayatollah of Iran; Pope says conservative criticism of progressives is “suicidal attitude”; Séance gameboard to “communicate directly with Jesus”
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Funeral for Ebrahim Raisi, once tipped as the future Ayatollah of Iran; Pope says conservative criticism of progressives is “suicidal attitude”; Séance gameboard to “communicate directly with Jesus”
Archbishop urges an end to the two-child benefits limit; Vatican changes rules on supernatural phenomena; Dazzling diversity of religion in Cuba
“Oasis Restore” UK’s first secure school a place of healing and relentless love; Pope: Greed, industry and disinformation preventing action on climate change; French Muslim pilgrim finishes 8,000 km journey on foot from Paris to Makkah
Religion is a factor in how people vote and needs more research; Isle of Man moves closer towards allowing assisted dying; Gleaming gold spire renovated to dramatic effect
Election data shows people who are religiously affiliated are more likely to vote; 34 British rabbis call on Israel to halt Rafah attack; Top business leaders join campaign for high quality RE in schools
Church of Ireland synod suspended after protests in front of the Archbishop; Jewish university chaplains dealing with “relentless barrage of antisemitism”; Catholic bishop deeply alarmed at proposed abortion changes
LibDems reported to Equality watchdog as candidate faces de-selection over Christian same sex views; Pope appeals for exchange of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war; Taylor Swift church service attracts thousands
University vice chancellors told to take zero tolerance approach to antisetimism; Security courses for faith groups rolled out by Home Office; Editor Paul Handley announces retirement from the Church Times
Three men in court charged with killing Sikh separatist in Canada; Report on pregnant CofE clergy reveals bullying and lack of pay; MPs pledge support for the proposed Holocaust Memorial next to parliament
Prime Minister demands urgent action at “unacceptable rise of antisemitism” on university campuses; “Muslim Vote” makes 18 demands on Labour to win back voters; Bear Grylls helps baptise Russell Brand
