Religion news 17 November
Police crack down on Christians’ resistance to lockdown; Macron rails against English language media over reports of recent murders; 300 faith organisations support charity events on Mitzvah Day
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Religion, the ‘final frontier of prejudice’ in Britain – and lockdown makes it worse, study finds
A report from the Woolf Institute suggests religion is a greater driver of prejudice than racism or xenophobia. Workplace friendships are key to breaking down misconceptions but working from home could lead to an increase in racism and prejudice.
Religion news 16 November
Religion drives prejudice more than racism or xenophobia; Bishops call on government to sign treaty banning nuclear weapons; Jewish News gifted to independent community news foundation; HMS Dragon lit up to celebrate Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, shines through Zoom
The Indian festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus Sikhs and Jains, moves online with music and dance programmes, while families stay at home to party.
Religion news 13 November
Press regulator publishes guidance for reporting Muslims and Islam; The festival of Diwali moves online; Ban on public worship in England looks unlikely to be lifted
Religion news 12 November
Irish priests suffering from hate comments for online services; President Macron urges international response against Islamist terrorism; Court orders blood transfusion for 15 year old Jehovah’s Witness
Explainer: the Theodore McCarrick inquiry
At a glance, the who, what, why, where and when of the Theodore McCarrick scandal, including sex abuse, cover ups and failure to act in the Vatican.
The Pope’s enemies struggle to use McCarrick report against him
The story of Theodore McCarrick, former cardinal and sex abuser, is at the centre of a struggle between supporters and opponents of Pope Francis and Donald Trump, which is unlikely to be resolved by the inquiry.
Religion news 11 November
Cardinal Vincent Nichols put church before victims of sexual abuse; Three Popes failed to curb Theodore McCarrick; The impact of Covid-19 on Muslim communities and lessons learned
Catholic leader Vincent Nichols put church ahead of sex abuse victims, inquiry rules
Cardinal Vincent Nichols is criticised in a damning report into child sexual abuse in the Catholic church.