Briefing: Churches ‘critical’ in supporting Ukraine’s people, living through one year of hell
As the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches, the full extent of the devastation of war is being assessed in this RMC Briefing
Briefing: The Asbury revival – how to understand the charismatic non-stop spontaneous worship
For almost two weeks, a revival has taken place at Asbury College, Kentucky, where thousands have taken part in non-stop praise and worship
Briefing: Church buildings in deprived areas closing faster than in affluent communities
A report concludes that churches in deprived areas are closing at a faster rate than in more affluent ones, discussed with many guests working in churches in the margins
Briefing: Tangled legacy of the Church of England’s debate on same-sex marriage
Rosie Dawson hosts a discussion on the Church of England synod vote on same-sex blessings, with guests from all sides of the divide
Briefing: Historic peace pilgrimage by church leaders to South Sudan
Ruth Peacock hosts a discussion about three church leaders visiting South Sudan this weekend on a “pilgrimage of peace”.
Briefing: Church of England bishops’ proposals on same-sex marriage ‘incoherent’
A discussion hosted by Rosie Dawson on the CofE bishops’ proposals which ban same-sex marriage but offer a blessing instead
Briefing: Lookahead to the top religion stories expected in 2023
Ukraine, refugees, and church divisions will top the faith agenda in 2023, according to a panel of commentators in this RMC Briefing.
Briefing: The legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Catholic commentators point to his legacy as a great theologian, suggesting he was one of the most significant Popes since the Renaissance
Briefing: Review of 2022
With Journalists Catherine Pepinster, Rosie Dawson and Julia Bicknell; Professor Abby Day, Rev Steve Chalke; Dr Katie Kelaidis & Dr Krish Kandiah
Briefing: Census 2021 – Non Religion on the rise
With, Dr Lois Lee, University of Kent; Dr Hannah Waite, Theos think tank; Dr David Robertson, Open University; Dr Keith Kahn-Harris, Leo Baeck College
