Religion news 24 January 2023
Christian ethical trading company Traidcraft closes down; Inclusive and diverse coronation plans; Archbishop meets same sex protesters; Doomsday clock resets today – we are seconds away from the end of the world
Christian ethical trading company Traidcraft closes down; Inclusive and diverse coronation plans; Archbishop meets same sex protesters; Doomsday clock resets today – we are seconds away from the end of the world
Vatican investigating lockdown sex party at Newcastle Catholic Cathedral; Quran burned in Swedish protest over NATO membership; Lunar New Year celebrations herald the Year of the Rabbit
CofE archbishops are joyful and really pleased at moves to allow same sex blessings: “We have actually made decisions”
Bishops unveil proposals for same sex blessings; Rules that same sex clergy must be celibate to be “retired”; BBC series on Narendra Modi and Muslims in India provokes protest; House of Islam, Christianity and Judaism in Abu Dhabi
Response to CofE bishops proposal to bless same sex couples in church while banning same sex marriage is judged theologically incoherent
Bishops’ proposals on same sex marriage “incoherent”; North Korea worst country for persecution of Christians; Zigi Shipper, holocaust survivor, has died; Madonna’s Virgin Mary Last Supper shoot causes outrage
Same sex marriage ban in the Church of England “will not change”; Appeal for stronger partnership between Muslims and British government; Buddhist meditation could reduce risk of mental illness and physical disease
Bishops’ recommendation on same sex marriage decided today; Islamic Centre of Britain building appeal; Rabbi’s sermon written by Artificial Intelligence; Archbishop joins campaign for football to go green
Trailblazing Sikh healthcare centre is model for the future; Drive by shooting at London church memorial service; Justin Welby’s role in royal reconciliation; “No evidence” US lecturer in painting row was Islamophobic
Look ahead to religion in the headlines in 2023; No state funeral for Cardinal Pell; Report says Jewish students face hostile culture in the NUS; Church giving should be priority – not Netflix or football tickets
