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As the census reveals a twelve-fold rise in followers of shamanism, Amelia Hill experiences a healing ceremony Guardian 3 December 2022 Fulcrum

The Archbishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in London has commended Gareth Southgate for his leadership, despite England’s elimination from the World Cup. Tola Mbakwe. Premier News 11 December 2022 Fulcrum

YouVersion has kept up its tradition of announcing its most popular verse of the year among users of its Bible App.  Tola Mbakwe. Premier News. 2 Deember 2022 Fulcrum

Chinese church leaders hold differing views on political participation but stress the need for prayer and evangelism  Angela Lu Fulton & Sean Cheng. Christianity Today. 30 November 2022 Fulcrum

I was young and vulnerable when I first joined the organisation. Now I’m helping other survivors of its practices Rachael Reign. Guardian 2 December 2022 Fulcrum

Data shows Leicester and Birmingham have become UK’s first ‘minority majority’ cities in new age of ‘super-diversity Robeert Boot, Pamela Duncan, Carmen Aguilar Garcia. Guradian 29 November 2022 Fulcrum

Former archbishop of Canterbury says richest nations and individuals must take lead on ‘loss and damage’ Fiona Harvey. Guardian 28 November 2022 Fulcrum

The charity Marie Curie has apologised unreservedly to a Christian chaplain after he was told he would face ‘consequences’ and would need ‘re-training’ if he did not remove a half-inch badge pin with a cross on it from his jumper. Donna Birrell. Premier News. 28 November 2022 Fulcrum

Jesus could have been transgender, claims Cambridge dean Ewan Somerville. DailyTelegraph 26 November 2022 Fulcrum

[Full text of the Theos Annual lecture 2022, delivered by Tom Holland at Conway Hall on Wednesday 23 November] Theos website. 23 November 2o22 Fulcrum