Religion news 16 January 2025
Hopes for peace and security after Middle East ceasefire deal; Look ahead to likely religion news headlines in 2025; World Watch List says 1:7 Christians persecuted; Redress for church abuse victims will be delayed
Hopes for peace and security after Middle East ceasefire deal; Look ahead to likely religion news headlines in 2025; World Watch List says 1:7 Christians persecuted; Redress for church abuse victims will be delayed
Muslims furious at Badenoch ‘rape gangs’ attack; Inquiries into four ‘Barnabas family’ charities; Money ads aimed at Muslims banned; ‘Putin icons’ blessed by Orthodox patriarch
Anglican priests may be classified as ‘employees’, says Stephen Cottrell; France marks decade since Hebdo attacks; Earthquake damages Tibetan holy city; AI deepfake Sheeran ‘an opportunity for believers’
Faith leaders say causes of riots must be confronted in order to rebuild communities; A new religious literacy standard for the public sector; Secular use of churches is no violation of sacred space says vicar;
Mob violence outside Southport mosque after vigil for children killed in stabbing attack; French police investigate antisemitic insults against Olympics tableau performer; ‘No Protestants’ bar owner must pay £6,500 for insult
Call for Olympics boycott in protest at Islamophobia; CofE appoints Biblical scholar on migration as the bishops’ theological adviser; Bishop of London says inequality must be tackled with help from faith groups; Hindu priests say god of righteousness is on Kamala’s side
The King prepares to meet the most diverse, multi-faith Commons; Labour hits back over ‘truly Islamist country’ comment; Most trainee RE teachers from minority groups; Christ the Redeemer surfboard ban
CofE evangelicals start parallel province; Soul Survivor podcast presenter suddenly resigns; Vatican prepares for women leaders; Wesley archives to open after rectory renovation
Faith groups tackling poverty say it must be a top election issue; Faith strategy urged for a great time of change; Surge of Jewish support for Starmer; Congregationalist Olympic hero Liddell celebrated
Religious private schools warn against proposed fees VAT hike; Saudi heat kills hundreds of Haj pilgrims; School head denies promoting creationism; Obscene broadcast loop disrupts mourners
