Religion news 6 April 2023
King distributes Maundy Thursday money for the first time; Chief Rabbi praises community action; Iftar meal at Aston Villa; 1,450 church leaders decry “appalling” illegal migrants bill
King distributes Maundy Thursday money for the first time; Chief Rabbi praises community action; Iftar meal at Aston Villa; 1,450 church leaders decry “appalling” illegal migrants bill
Iftar meals springing up all over the UK; Jewish festival of Passover begins today; Over-65s with no religion doubles in a decade; Bishop appeals for action to prevent loneliness
Christians in Jerusalem appeal for their security to be protected; Founder of Soul Survivor subject to safeguarding inquiry; Devoted Hindu and community champion becomes Wiltshire High Sheriff; Dating apps just don’t cut it against traditional Jewish matchmakers
Pope presides at Palm Sunday mass day after leaving hospital; Ten London CofE clergy declare UDI; French football matches will not pause for Ramadan; Hermit huts for overcrowded Christian retreat centre
Coronation community events reflect “a consecration to service”; Pope Francis shows marked improvement; 89 per cent of young British Muslims pray regularly at home; Sikh MP defends Indian High Commission protesters
Pope Francis in hospital and cancels appointments; Govt misters urged to “be more aggressive” tackling harm caused by religious groups; Call for closure of Napier Barracks housing asylum seekers; Artificial Intelligence out of control as Pope calls for commitment to act ethically
Election of Hamza Yousaf shows the values of Scotland; Christians in shock after Nashville school shooting; Census results on religion and life chances in England and Wales; Pechersk Lavra monastery evictions in Kyiv
Election of Humza Yousaf a “momentous moment”; Board of Deputies’ grave concern at Israeli government; 50th Greenbelt festival line up; The Pope in a white puffer jacket – an AI fake that tricked millions
English cathedrals have not recovered from Covid; Inspection of church schools seeks explanations not grades; US Catholic bishops prohibit trans “mutilation” of young bodies; Trappist beers under threat
Evangelicals told: Don’t be too hasty about leaving the CofE; The Rev Richard Coles leaves Saturday Live this weekend; Ramadan advice for Muslim football players and officials
