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.
The nations’ favourite school assembly hymn – Shine Jesus Shine; Pope urges swift action after 315 children kidnapped from a Catholic school in Nigeria; Moonsighting academic course launched to help British Muslims agree lunar dates
Third of Catholic priests in England from 1992-2024 were former Anglican clergy; British Jews abandon Labour and Tories for the Greens and Reform; Orange hearts on posters, Christmas trees and biscuits to show support for refugees; QR code scheme to live translate Christmas services
Conversations between Jews and Muslims in Britain have been “very difficult” over the past two years since the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023. But community leaders taking part in a Religion Media Centre briefing said that, two years on, there is a growing desire to rebuild good relations — despite continuing anxiety and mistrust.
Bishop of Sheffield contender for Archbishop of Canterbury job; Former faith minister Lord Khan urges government to tackle anti Muslim hate crime; Pope Leo – Climate call of Laudato Si’ more urgent than ever; Templeton honours the life of Dame Jane Goodall
Speculation grows over Cardinal Vincent Nichols’ successor; Jewish groups condemn UK recognition of Palestine; Charlie Kirk’s memorial service ‘Old Time Revival’; Christianity ‘misused’ at Unite the Kingdom march
Catherine Pepinster reports on speculation that Cardinal Vincent Nichols might soon be retiring, and she considers the likely candidates to succeed him.
Bishop calls on Christians to ‘reclaim the flag and the faith’; Assisted Dying Bill returns to the Lords for crucial votes; Board of Deputies ‘gravely concerned’ at UK move to recognise Palestinian state; Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK celebrates 20th anniversary
