2023 headlines including CofE disputes, the coronation of King Charles, new imeptus for interfaith dialogue, the Asbury revival and the rise in antisemitism and Islamophobic attacks after war in Israel / Gaza
Christian reaction to government transgender schools guidance; Survey shows three in ten Jewish families have Christmas trees in their home; Post evangelicalism a growing movement in the United States
Catholic church allows same sex blessings; Political parties court Christians at “Advent receptions”; Final stages in construction of $6billion Hindu temple in Ayodhya
Pope and Cardinal condemn attack on civilians at Holy Family Church in Gaza; Two women priests among first to receive prayers of blessing; Census details of Sikh population published by ONS; Masters degree in Islamic art launches with exhibition in York
Two bishops ask clergy not to say prayers of blessing for same sex couples; Public menorahs destroyed in north London; Income to Muslim charities maintained despite cost of living crisis
Cop28 agreement fails to impress faith representatives; King holds meeting for people involved in community relations; Pope decides not to be buried in the Vatican
People of faith must redouble efforts after Cop28; Jesuit Refugee Service calls for Bibby Stockholm barge to be closed; CofE blessings for same sex couples allowed from Sunday 17 December
Climate change is not just about science, but about people’s engagement with creation, a problem with spiritual roots, and faith organisations have a key role in progress for change
“Disappointing lack of ambition” – faith verdicts at Cop28 draft outcome; Religious leaders join coalition for a fair refugees policy based on compassion; CofE safeguarding debacle caused by flawed, rushed organisational design; Vatican fraud trial due to end this week
Muslim Council of Britain says UK guilty of moral failure in UN vote on Gaza; Christian climate justice campaigners join forces to end fossil fuels; Home office minister tells CofE to pay clergy more in visas dispute; Intensely religious musical genius Shane McGowan honoured in death
