On Friday, the Israel Police prevented thousands of Christian believers from reaching Mount Tabor to mark the Feast of the Transfiguration. That was because approval hadn’t been obtained from firefighting authorities, as a result of safety problems at the Tabor churches, on the road leading up to the churches and in the wooded areas around … Continue Reading
Christians in Jaranwala in Pakistan have been returning to their homes, after a violent attack which saw up to 20 churches and dozens of Christian homes burned and looted. The attack by a violent mob of Mulsims was prompted by a rumour that a copy of the Koran had been desecrated by a Christian man. … Continue Reading
Around 15 church buildings have been attacked and hundreds of Christian homes destroyed after extremists went on the rampage in Pakistan. Donna Birrell. Premier News. 17 August 2023 Fulcrum
A church leader is praising migrant communities in the Diocese of Manchester for renewing and revitalising struggling places of worship. Sophie Drew. Premier News. 11 August 2023 Fulcrum
These days, with uncovered women a common sight on Tehran streets, authorities have begun raiding companies where women employees or customers have been seen without the headscarf, or hijab. Jon Gambrell & Nasser Karimi. Religon News Service 10 August 2023 Fulcrum
Church of England look into allegation Bishop Graham Cray did not act on safeguarding concerns over Mike Pilavachi’s behaviour Gabriella Swerling. Daily Telegraph 5 August 2023 Fulcrum
‘The majority of white evangelicals have accepted this idea that Trump wants what they want,’ said Michael Wear, who runs The Center for Christianity and Public Life. ‘I’m not sure this indictment changes that.’ Jack Jenkins. Religion News Service. 4 August 2023 Fulcrum
Sir David Lidington, once the de facto deputy prime minister under Theresa May, and long-standing member of the Church of England, has spoken of his shock at discovering a total breakdown of trust within the church: “I was used to acrimony in politics, but I hadn’t expected to find it in the church”. Religion Media … Continue Reading
Two bishops that assumed their roles simultaneously, in the same diocese, will now be retiring at the same time. Both the Bishop of Selby, Rt Rev Dr John Thomson, and the Bishop of Whitby, Rt Rev Paul Ferguson have served within the Diocese of York for a decade after being consecrated in the same ceremony … Continue Reading
2021 census first to give figures for religious affiliation of people in multi-person households Aine Fox. Independent. 27 July 2023 Fulcrum