Religion news 19 October 2022
A century of religion at the BBC – vital to the nation; Secrecy of confessional could go in child sex abuse cases; Orthodox lawyer appointed parliamentary standards commissioner; Toys of Hindu gods withdrawn from sale
A century of religion at the BBC – vital to the nation; Secrecy of confessional could go in child sex abuse cases; Orthodox lawyer appointed parliamentary standards commissioner; Toys of Hindu gods withdrawn from sale
Religion has been part of the BBC’s output since the very start and its impact has been vital on the religious life of the nation.
Meetings in parliament to Save the Parish ; New bishop role to keep worldwide Anglican communion together; British Hindus say they face hatred at an all time high
Archbishop “extremely concerned” at impact of cost of living on the poorest in society; The late Sir David Amess MP nominated for sainthood by Muslim constituent; LSE opens research unit on religion and global society; Sikh Federation adviser furious at being denied a peerage
European ruling allows companies to forbid wearing of hijab; India hijab ban challenged in court; Iran hijab protests enter a second month; Charities urge government to continue host family Homes for Ukraine scheme
Ethics on display in the UK financial crisis are lack of justice, less love for our neighbour, personal independence at expense of community and a democratic deficit. Is this the society that we want?
Ethics underpinning financial decisions – where’s the justice?; Buffer zone outlaws vigils outside abortion clinic in Bournemouth; Pope decries divisions since Vatican II; Switzerland draft law to ban burqas; $100 million campaign to rescue authentic Jesus brand
Coronation ceremony retains traditional Anglican wording and promises; Bishop criticises government’s growth plan for not addressing urgent need; Muslim communities at the margins should create global connections; Ancient pagan religion not recognised by Lithuanian government
Sikh MP demands urgent action on hate crime; Pope sends message of consolation to the people of Creeslough; Church leaders in Jerusalem come out against moving British embassy; Film telling truth of the Pendle witch trials could lead to pardon
Bishop says people “living through nightmare” after blast kills ten people; Pope condemns exclusion of migrants as scandalous and disgusting; Research into mental health provision for Muslims; Prime Ministers and God – inner secrets laid bare
