Religion news 4 November 2022
Bishops come out in favour of same sex marriage; Lords warns government it must protect public service broadcasting; MPs demand immediate action to ensure Religious Education is provided in schools
Bishops come out in favour of same sex marriage; Lords warns government it must protect public service broadcasting; MPs demand immediate action to ensure Religious Education is provided in schools
Outcry at proposed BBC local radio cuts which threaten Sunday morning shows; CofE restatement of ban on same sex marriage is “not an option”; Government work on definition of Islamophobia is “dropped”; Census data on religion due on 29 November
Describing the new organisation R20, meeting in advance of the G20 in Bali, bringing religious leaders together to find solutions to the world’s challenges.
Spiritual traditions of Paganism resurgent in Britain; NUS President sacked after inquiry into antisemitism; R20 leaders say no peace without involving religious leaders in global negotiations; Pastor camps out on rooftop to raise $20 million for new centre
New “R20” faith summit of world religious leaders takes place in Bali ahead of G20 summit; Hindu groups to boycott review into violence in Leicester; One building for three strands of Judaism – world first in Stanmore; Dispute over church guidance on gender transitioning children
Halloween and the festivals of Samhain and All Hallow’s Eve; Refugee charities tell Home Secretary to dream of a kind, efficient asylum system; Evangelicals and Catholics key to Brazil presidential Lula victory; St Bernadette’s relics visit Wormwood Scrubs
CofE bishops criticise Sunak’s decision not to attend Cop 27; Church leaders in Ireland press for negotiated settlement with the EU; Chancellor urged to go for a triple win by investing in local churches; Equality for women top concern for Catholics worldwide
Rabbi defends Suella Braverman after security breach; Church Housing Foundation set up to provide affordable homes; Breakaway Anglican church in England appoints new bishops; Pope warns nuns and priests not to watch porn
Rishi Sunak’s Hindu faith is significant and deep rooted but relatively unimportant for a diverse rapidly changing society
Rishi Sunak’s British Asian heritage more significant than his Hindu faith; Churches in Northern Ireland challenge government over abortion provision; Japan’s economy minister quits over links with the Moonies
