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.
British Muslims resist attacks in ‘patriotic’ flag frenzy; Green party elects Jewish leader and Muslim deputy leader; Explainer – Carlo Acutis, millennial saint, to be canonised this Sunday
Islamic Relief mobilises emergency aid after Afghanistan earthquake; Pope Leo ‘has same openness to LGBTQ issues’ as Pope Francis; Contents of Spurgeon’s College go under the hammer this month; Starvation sect in Kenya is active again
Efforts to stem the decline of Theology and Religious Studies degrees include re-imagining the content, challenging misconceptions, and communicating well with schools and parents
This RMC briefing explores why the number of British universities offering single-honours Theology and Religious Studies degrees in UK universities has fallen
Archbishop of Jerusalem says food distribution in Gaza ‘like Hunger Games’; Synod overwhelmingly against assisted dying; Constance Marten’s brush with HTB and a Lagos cult; Apostolic Nuncio celebrates Mass at Canterbury Cathedral; France eyes religious dates to plug “veritable Gruyere” of bank holidays
Faith groups lobby parliament on climate change; Last Christian majority town on the West Bank threatened by attacks; ‘Sins of the Church’ in Wales investigated by the BBC; US Catholic diocese lifts Mass obligation for fear of immigration raids
Anti-Arab chants as young Jews march in Jerusalem; French headscarf ban is sidelining Muslim athletes; Quakers accused over trans-inclusive loos
