Religion news 29 May 2025
Chief rabbi: Anti-Zionists are also anti-Jewish; Pope: Stop hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza now; Quran case ‘reintroducing a blasphemy law’
Chief rabbi: Anti-Zionists are also anti-Jewish; Pope: Stop hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza now; Quran case ‘reintroducing a blasphemy law’
Anti-Arab chants as young Jews march in Jerusalem; French headscarf ban is sidelining Muslim athletes; Quakers accused over trans-inclusive loos
British Pilgrimage Trust is encouraging parishes to take part in local community pilgrimages
Church of England faces another sex abuse crisis, with allegations that the Bishop of Liverpool sexually abused a woman church member and harrassed a woman bishop
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
