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.
Facts, beliefs and appeal of the monastic tradition in Britain
Priest whose ordination as bishop was abruptly cancelled, is told “no canonical action is warranted”; Muslims miss out on mental health help when therapists fail to understand faith; Bill to force Charedi Jews in Israel to fight, threatens the government
Lords criticise Media Bill’s removal of requirement to include religious programmes; Pope Francis has hospital tests after suffering from flu; Women’s Faith Forum seeks unity to challenge hate crime; Archbishops’ Council member will ask for review of safeguarding steering group
Lords debate Media Bill today amid concerns for future of religious broadcasting; CofE same sex blessing decisions delayed to await concrete proposals; Islamophobia definition and explainer
Silent discos selling out at fourteen British cathedrals; Bishop says Israel’s siege of Gaza cannot be morally justified; Rabbi says impossible to remain silent over Rafah; BBC’s Pilgrimage returns along the North Wales Pilgrims’ Way
Petition to save the Inter Faith Network; Another petition urges government to amend Media Bill and protect religious broadcasting; Ten day Christian prayer vigil in Westminster against fossil fuels; Notre Dame’s new spire on view for the first time
Leeds University Jewish chaplain forced into hiding after death threats; Diocese of Durham rejects “conveyor belt” asylum story; Ten commitments to calm down the Church of England
