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church door open

19 May 2026

British Social Attitudes survey shows 'no sign of a Quiet Revival'; Anthropic co-founder joins Pope to launch encyclical on Artificial Intelligence; Three quarters of the Church of England’s 42 cathedrals are in deficit; Muslim Women’s Network condemns niqab stunt at Unite the Kingdom rally
unite the kingdom 16 May 2026

18 May 2026

Crosses held aloft at Unite the Kingdom march; Nakba Day march draws thousands to London; Pope signs encyclical on Artificial Intelligence and ethics; Police drop case against Bristol street preacher
jain wellcome collection

15 May 2026

Precious manuscripts returned to Jain community in Britain; King Charles meets Jewish victims of Golders Green stabbings; Christian nationalism 'becoming more visible' in the UK; Pilgrimage across Bristol Diocese in ‘gentle rhythm of prayer’
Harry at summit

14 May 2026

Prince Harry’s New Statesman article: 'My fears for a divided kingdom'; Nesil Caliskan MP is the new faith minister; Church of England congregations grew last year for fifth year in a row; ‘A million acts of hope’ counted this week to show the true spirit of Britain
David Smith and Miatta Fahnbulleh

13 May 2026

Eight faith ministers in 10 years as Miatta Fahnbulleh resigns; Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief is first MP to call for Starmer to step down; URC changes magazine name from Reform to Reformed over mistaken political links; Trump to raise case of jailed Catholic publisher Jimmy Lai
Bishop of Exeter blesses mikes

11 May 2026

Anglican vicar Jonathan Fletcher assaulted a man over 25 years; US bishop, once an immigrant, vows to speak out for migrants; Award winning animated film about Anglesey saints to premiere this month; Motorbikes blessed with holy water outside Exeter Cathedral

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