Religion news 10 October 2024
Failure to allow women deacons “negates the whole idea” of the synod in Rome; Bishop challenges CofE growth strategy; Muslim health care professionals in Scotland oppose assisted dying; Holocaust survivor dies aged 100
Failure to allow women deacons “negates the whole idea” of the synod in Rome; Bishop challenges CofE growth strategy; Muslim health care professionals in Scotland oppose assisted dying; Holocaust survivor dies aged 100
Thousands attend rallies remembering Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 and the war in Gaza that followed; English Dominican friar Timothy Radcliffe appointed Cardinal; Charity Commission announces statutory inquiry into the Barnabas Fund
English Dominican friar, Timothy Radcliffe, renowned global preacher, is made a Cardinal – becoming the fourth Englishman to hold this office concurrently
Bill to allow assisted dying goes before the Commons; Law Commission consultation could mean graves are re-used; Catholic synod in Rome told “no positive decision” on women deacons
Academics say Britain is entering its first ‘atheist age’; UK faith-based charities mobilise to help people in Lebanon; Synod of world Catholic leaders starts in Rome
Academics say in Britain there are more atheists than those who believe in God, a trend fuelled by education and family influence – but what is their evidence?
Britain’s first Muslim Cabinet minister. Baroness Warsi, leaves the Conservative party; Faith minister indicates definition of Islamophobia is under discussion; Soul Survivor review says some leaders must have known about abuse; Cathedrals immersed in Crown and Coronation light and sound show
Pope Francis “saddened” at escalation of violence in Lebanon; British Muslims generate £70 billion a year but many are “considering emigration”; Justice Secretary visits Southport mosque; Pope Francis offered to give refuge to Aung San Suu Kyi
Justin Welby says “God is green” and Christians must act to save the planet; Pope suffering from mild flu after 12-day visit to south east Asia; Albania to create Vatican City style state for Bektashi Muslims; Christian Aid re-launches Gaza appeal
Research suggests global religious identity has declined from 84 per cent; Four CofE bishops condemn Israel’s “injustice of occupation” in West Bank; New wave of conversions to Judaism after DNA tests
