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8 November 2024

'Prolific and abhorrent' abuse by John Smyth covered up by CofE for decades; Plymouth bishop installation delayed at last minute for second time; Vatican hopes Trump will ease tensions in conflict; Islamophobia: a society-wide problem impacting young people
US election religion poll website 2 7 Nov 24

7 November 2024

81 per cent of white evangelicals and 56 per cent of Catholics supported Trump; Right to abortion passed in seven out of ten states; Faith leaders urge peace, reconciliation and compassion to immigrants; Keir Starmer invites Jewish and Muslim leaders to interfaith breakfast in Downing Street
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6 November 2024

Trump has the advantage and Pennsylvania remains key; America at prayer in the election that is dividing a nation; Cathedrals on Christmas stamps
vigil eve of election

5 November 2024

Prayer vigils across America as people vote in the presidential election; Study finds structural and institutional racism within the Church of England; Rabbi Alex Goldberg becomes first permanent rabbi of Guildford in 750 years
Hate divides, Love unites Nov 24 election

4 November 2024

US churches promote “Hate Divides, Love Unites” campaign, while Interfaith Alliance promotes "The Vote is Sacred"; Archbishop of Valencia says there must be hope; Kemi Badenoch – cultural Christian and honorary Catholic; Prince William ‘unlikely to become a regular worshipper’
Diwali Keir Starmer Oct 31 2024

1 November 2024

Prayers, aid and friendship offered by church for people in flood hit Valencia; US churches prepare for violence following election result; Muslim and Jewish voters could tip balance of election result; Anglicans and Methodists re-affirm commitment to unity 21 years after covenant; Diwali celebrated across the globe

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