Religion news 15 June 2022
Deportation flight to Rwanda stopped as bishops’ protest dismissed; Government has “virtually no formal relationships” with Muslims; Former refugee from south Sudan becomes leader of worldwide Anglican communion
Deportation flight to Rwanda stopped as bishops’ protest dismissed; Government has “virtually no formal relationships” with Muslims; Former refugee from south Sudan becomes leader of worldwide Anglican communion
All CofE bishops in the House of Lords condemn Rwanda migrant deportations; Trust in faith and community groups is a key lesson from Grenfell; “The Lady of Heaven” film campaigners urged to target Amazon and Netflix
Can it be that a Google chatbot has come to life, talking of the fear of death, thinking and reasoning? Read five commentators’ views here
Imam Qari Asim sacked over his stand on the Lady of Heaven film; Faith groups line up against plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda; Pope Francis cancels trip to south Sudan due to illness; Shortfall of RE teachers in schools as demand rises
Bruce Kent, peace campaigner and former Catholic priest, dies aged 92; Protests against “The Lady of Heaven” film move to London; Russian Orthodox leader demoted after failing to support war in Ukraine
Health secretary very concerned Cineworld has cancelled “The Lady of Heaven” film; Moscow’s chief rabbi in exile after refusing to back Ukraine war; Faith leaders join English cricket attack against discrimination in the game
Cineworld pulls “The Lady of Heaven” after Muslim groups protest; Global condemnation of Nigeria church attack which left 50 dead; Skateboard hero of London Bridge terror attacks may be made a saint
Bishop says confidence vote has led to a “zombie government”; Muslim protests at film “Lady of Heaven”; Spanish Catholics pressing for women priests and optional celibacy
The Queen’s life of service drawn from a well of faith; 8 million people take part in Thankyou Day; Historic wooden Orthodox church firebombed in Ukraine; More than 50 Christians killed in attack on church in Nigeria
EU targets Patriarch Kirill in latest sanctions against Russia; Plea for free school meals for children in England; Younger people and men more likely to want to live forever; Gloves still off in Christ Church Oxford Martyn Percy dispute
