The Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines, says nobody should be shocked that Russia has invaded Ukraine, as it was clear that he did not listen to words, but strong action.
Leeds is a richly diverse city where communities came together during the pandemic and worked with the media to strengthen ties.
The full itinerary for the Creating Connections event in Leeds on 14th October 2021.
Council of Muslims and Jews announced at Religion Media Festival; Archbishop says religion is vital for rebuilding trust in media; King ‘protects faith within the multi-faith nation’; Pope Leo urges traditionalists to halt bishop consecrations
A council is being established to build bridges between Britain’s Muslim and Jewish communities and work towards improving social cohesion.
Pope meets migrants in Gran Canaria and calls for legal and safe migration pathways; Archbishop: World Cup ‘draws communities together in surprising ways’; Muslim Tech festival gathers hundreds of professionals in London
Pope Leo suggests peace can start with abstaining from violence on social media; Government scheme to fund Muslim war memorial; Private Members’ Bill MPs consider assisted dying
Reform councillor says people voted for return of Christian values; Politicians using cross ‘as a cudgel to beat opponents’; Protest against rising antisemitism, as leaders pledge support for Jewish people; Christian Aid says taste of a British cuppa is at risk from climate change
Mixed reaction to new anti-Muslim hatred definition; Bishop Rob Wickham named faith representative on new Civil Society Council; Tom Holland designated ‘Bede Librarian’ at Durham Cathedral; BBC announces sixth ‘Faith & Hope’ season of religious programmes
Health and saving life is central to Islam, and Muslims’ contribution to the NHS is recognised in new national awards organised by the British Islamic Medical Association.
