Explainer: R20 – Global religion at the G20
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.
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
Rishi Sunak’s rise to the top is his family temple’s “Barack Obama moment”; Leicester Diwali celebrations draw a line under recent troubles; Faith minister says religion is unifying force; More than 1100 CofE clergy willing to conduct same sex marriage ceremonies
Rishi Sunak’s story shows “race and faith diversity is the new normal” in British politics; Commissioner says MPs deeply committed to fundamental standards in public life; Vatican and China extend deal on bishop appointments; Return of the worship of Roman gods in Italy
