“Ominous mood” around safeguarding at General Synod meeting; Explainer and timeline on CofE and safeguarding; Pope Francis condemns the burning of the Quran in Sweden; Muslim Hikers take to Wales Coastal Path in diversity initiative
Religious leaders in France appeal for peace after a week of riots; Hajj 2023 numbers confirmed with praise for security and health record; Pope Francis appoints key ally to safeguard the faith; Water cremation introduced into the UK; Silent discos a feature of Cathedral life
Thousands celebrate Eid al Adha; Seven dead after Hindu festival procession caught overhead electricity lines; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints introduce mandatory DBS checks; Indian consultant sets world record for most visits to places of worship
Westminster Hall debate on abolishing bishops in the Lords; “The Sacred” podcast with Wes Streeting MP on being a gay Christian; Charity accused of conversion therapy wins compensation; Half a million people leave Catholic church in Germany
Saudi ministry predicts record numbers at the Hajj; Catholic charity inspired Prince William’s homelessness initiative; “China may be overtaking the US as the largest Christian country in the world”; For the Methodists, it’s never too soon to prepare for Christmas
Saudi ministry predicts record numbers at the Hajj; Catholic charity inspired Prince William’s homelessness initiative; “China may be overtaking the US as the largest Christian country in the world”; For the Methodists, it’s never too soon to prepare for Christmas
Increasing numbers and environmental concerns at the Hajj; Pope tells journalists to use their notebook, pen and “gaze”; Church of England warned not to rush “re-set” safeguarding process.
Russell Crowe’s latest film “The Pope’s Exorcist” is said to portray exorcisms carried out by Gabriele Amorth as abnormal, monstrous and frightening, in contrast to less dramatic rituals still carried out in the Catholic church
Senior bishop does not “entirely trust” Church of England to tackle abuse; CofE to disinvest from fossil fuels; Carole Cadwalladr receives first Quaker Truth and Integrity award; 1.3million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for the Hajj
Church of England sacks independent safeguarding board; Sandford St Martin awards; Narendra Modi leads mass yoga practice on United Nations lawn; Top Ten funeral hymn and song choices
