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Religion news 11 November 2025
➡️ Pope urges world leaders to protect creation
➡️ World Vision says COP30 must address childhood malnutrition
➡️ Archbishop of York prays with family of Christian Palestinian detainee
➡️ Pope urges world leaders to protect creation
➡️ World Vision says COP30 must address childhood malnutrition
➡️ Archbishop of York prays with family of Christian Palestinian detainee
Religion news 11 November 2025 - Religion Media Centre
Pope urges world leaders to protect creation; World Vision says COP30 must address childhood malnutrition; Archbishop of York prays with family of Christian Palestinian detainee
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November 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Religion news 11 November 2025
➡️ Pope urges world leaders to protect creation
➡️ World Vision says COP30 must address childhood malnutrition
➡️ Archbishop of York prays with family of Christian Palestinian detainee
➡️ Pope urges world leaders to protect creation
➡️ World Vision says COP30 must address childhood malnutrition
➡️ Archbishop of York prays with family of Christian Palestinian detainee
British Muslim Trust reports that between July and October, 25 mosques in Britain were targeted in 27 attacks - 'an alarming sudden spike'. More than 40% of the incidents featured British or English flags, crosses or slogans eg 'Christ is king”
British Muslim Trust
Mosque and Islamic centre security and safety support. Register your interest to receive professional, culturally sensitive support.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
British Muslim Trust reports that between July and October, 25 mosques in Britain were targeted in 27 attacks - 'an alarming sudden spike'. More than 40% of the incidents featured British or English flags, crosses or slogans eg 'Christ is king”
Pastor Mick Fleming, who ministers to people living on the streets in Burnley and lives in a campervan, said a police officer told him that the Bible verse John 3:16, stuck on the back of his van, could be seen as hate speech
Police warn vicar that van's Bible verse 'could be hate speech'
Pastor Mick Fleming, who is a friend of the Prince and Princess of Wales, worked as a drug runner and debt collector and was once arrested on suspicion of murder.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Pastor Mick Fleming, who ministers to people living on the streets in Burnley and lives in a campervan, said a police officer told him that the Bible verse John 3:16, stuck on the back of his van, could be seen as hate speech
Religion news 10 November 2025
➡️ Campaign Against Antisemitism: BBC impartiality ‘is a sham'
➡️ Archbishop of York’s visit to West Bank cut short
➡️ Report of ‘alarming spike’ in attacks on mosques
➡️ Burnley pastor told John 3:16 could be ‘hate speech’
➡️ Campaign Against Antisemitism: BBC impartiality ‘is a sham'
➡️ Archbishop of York’s visit to West Bank cut short
➡️ Report of ‘alarming spike’ in attacks on mosques
➡️ Burnley pastor told John 3:16 could be ‘hate speech’
Religion news 10 November 2025 - Religion Media Centre
Campaign Against Antisemitism says resignations show BBC impartiality ‘is a sham’; Archbishop of York’s visit to the West Bank cut short by Israeli police; British Muslim Trust reports ‘alarming spike...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Religion news 10 November 2025
➡️ Campaign Against Antisemitism: BBC impartiality ‘is a sham'
➡️ Archbishop of York’s visit to West Bank cut short
➡️ Report of ‘alarming spike’ in attacks on mosques
➡️ Burnley pastor told John 3:16 could be ‘hate speech’
➡️ Campaign Against Antisemitism: BBC impartiality ‘is a sham'
➡️ Archbishop of York’s visit to West Bank cut short
➡️ Report of ‘alarming spike’ in attacks on mosques
➡️ Burnley pastor told John 3:16 could be ‘hate speech’
Great British Bake Off winner Jasmine Mitchell tells Premier Christian Radio that her Christian faith helped steady her nerves on the way to the title. The high pressure made her rely on God and saying the Lord's prayer felt like God was walking alongside.
Bake Off pushed me to rely on Jesus, says winner Jasmine - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis
“God has healed me to make me more whole, and more me,” Jasmine said. “I’m now starting to enjoy being different."
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November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Great British Bake Off winner Jasmine Mitchell tells Premier Christian Radio that her Christian faith helped steady her nerves on the way to the title. The high pressure made her rely on God and saying the Lord's prayer felt like God was walking alongside.
Religion news 7 November 2025
➡️ Interfaith week launched at St Martin in the Fields
➡️ Glasgow faith leaders sign pledge for 'just, inclusive, compassionate’ city
➡️ Hindu NHS Network launches in UK
➡️ Bake Off winner says Christian faith deepened
➡️ Interfaith week launched at St Martin in the Fields
➡️ Glasgow faith leaders sign pledge for 'just, inclusive, compassionate’ city
➡️ Hindu NHS Network launches in UK
➡️ Bake Off winner says Christian faith deepened
Religion news 7 November 2025 - Religion Media Centre
Interfaith week launched at St Martin in the Fields; Interfaith Declaration for a ‘just, inclusive, compassionate’ Glasgow; National Hindu NHS Network set up in Britain; Bake Off winner says Christian...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Religion news 7 November 2025
➡️ Interfaith week launched at St Martin in the Fields
➡️ Glasgow faith leaders sign pledge for 'just, inclusive, compassionate’ city
➡️ Hindu NHS Network launches in UK
➡️ Bake Off winner says Christian faith deepened
➡️ Interfaith week launched at St Martin in the Fields
➡️ Glasgow faith leaders sign pledge for 'just, inclusive, compassionate’ city
➡️ Hindu NHS Network launches in UK
➡️ Bake Off winner says Christian faith deepened
The decision to place Religious Education in the national curriculum in England has delighted teachers and campaigners. In this briefing, we hear from a member of the review panel and people who have been fighting for years to raise the status of RE:
RMC Briefing: Religious Education in the National Curriculum
The decision to place Religious Education in the national curriculum in England has delighted RE teachers and campaigners. In this briefing, we hear from a member of the review panel and campaigners w...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The decision to place Religious Education in the national curriculum in England has delighted teachers and campaigners. In this briefing, we hear from a member of the review panel and people who have been fighting for years to raise the status of RE:
Religion news 6 November 2025
➡️ RE in the national curriculum recognises its 'critical value in the modern world'
➡️ US Muslim reaction to election of Zohran Mamdani
➡️ Catholic bishop urges Lords to reject abortion law change
➡️ RE in the national curriculum recognises its 'critical value in the modern world'
➡️ US Muslim reaction to election of Zohran Mamdani
➡️ Catholic bishop urges Lords to reject abortion law change
Religion news 6 November 2025 - Religion Media Centre
RE in the national curriculum recognises its 'critical value in the modern world'; US Muslim reaction to election of Zohran Mamdani; Catholic bishop urges Lords to reject decriminalisation of abortion...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Religion news 6 November 2025
➡️ RE in the national curriculum recognises its 'critical value in the modern world'
➡️ US Muslim reaction to election of Zohran Mamdani
➡️ Catholic bishop urges Lords to reject abortion law change
➡️ RE in the national curriculum recognises its 'critical value in the modern world'
➡️ US Muslim reaction to election of Zohran Mamdani
➡️ Catholic bishop urges Lords to reject abortion law change
RMC Briefing this evening at 6.30pm on news that Religious Education is to be part of the national curriculum, to ensure high quality and prevent 'further diminishment'. With Kathryn Wright, Deborah Weston, Sarah Lane-Cawte, Vanessa Ogden. Get in touch to join: info@religionmediacentre.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
RMC Briefing this evening at 6.30pm on news that Religious Education is to be part of the national curriculum, to ensure high quality and prevent 'further diminishment'. With Kathryn Wright, Deborah Weston, Sarah Lane-Cawte, Vanessa Ogden. Get in touch to join: info@religionmediacentre.org.uk
Religion news 5 November 2025
➡️ Role of SACREs key to proposed changes to Religious Education
➡️ Lord Khan says urgent need to define Islamophobia
➡️ CofE group accepts recommendations from Makin review into abuser John Smyth
➡️ Role of SACREs key to proposed changes to Religious Education
➡️ Lord Khan says urgent need to define Islamophobia
➡️ CofE group accepts recommendations from Makin review into abuser John Smyth
Religion news 5 November 2025 - Religion Media Centre
Role of SACREs key to proposed changes to Religious Education; Lord Khan says urgent need to define Islamophobia; CofE group accepts recommendations from Makin review into abuser John Smyth
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November 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Religion news 5 November 2025
➡️ Role of SACREs key to proposed changes to Religious Education
➡️ Lord Khan says urgent need to define Islamophobia
➡️ CofE group accepts recommendations from Makin review into abuser John Smyth
➡️ Role of SACREs key to proposed changes to Religious Education
➡️ Lord Khan says urgent need to define Islamophobia
➡️ CofE group accepts recommendations from Makin review into abuser John Smyth
Religion news 4 November 2025
➡️ Trump threatens military action over Nigeria's persecution of Christians
➡️ Work begins on 'Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer'
➡️ Heaton Park rabbi received death threat
➡️ Hyphen Online holds first conference in London today
➡️ Trump threatens military action over Nigeria's persecution of Christians
➡️ Work begins on 'Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer'
➡️ Heaton Park rabbi received death threat
➡️ Hyphen Online holds first conference in London today
Religion news 4 November 2025 - Religion Media Centre
Trump threatens military action against Nigeria over Christian persecution; Work to begin on Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer; Heaton Park rabbi guarded after death threat; Hyphen Online holds first co...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Religion news 4 November 2025
➡️ Trump threatens military action over Nigeria's persecution of Christians
➡️ Work begins on 'Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer'
➡️ Heaton Park rabbi received death threat
➡️ Hyphen Online holds first conference in London today
➡️ Trump threatens military action over Nigeria's persecution of Christians
➡️ Work begins on 'Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer'
➡️ Heaton Park rabbi received death threat
➡️ Hyphen Online holds first conference in London today
40 Labour and Independent MPs have written to the Communities Secretary urging him to adopt a definition of Islamophobia, after hate crimes against Muslims have risen
MPs urge minister to adopt definition of Islamophobia amid rise in hate crime
Forty Labour and independent MPs call on Steve Reed to take ‘important step’ of defining anti-Muslim hatred
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
40 Labour and Independent MPs have written to the Communities Secretary urging him to adopt a definition of Islamophobia, after hate crimes against Muslims have risen
Pope Leo has declared Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church, only the 38th person ever to be presented with this award, and the second British person, after The Venerable Bede, to be conferred this title
Pope Leo XIV: Newman, Doctor of the Church - A light for the new generations - Vatican News
During the Mass on the Solemnity of All Saints, also the culmination of the Jubilee of the World of Education, Pope Leo XIV proclaims Saint John Henry ...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Pope Leo has declared Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church, only the 38th person ever to be presented with this award, and the second British person, after The Venerable Bede, to be conferred this title
Religion news 3 November 2025
➡️ Prayers in Huntingdon for the ‘healing of our town’
➡️ Saint John Henry Newman declared a Doctor of the Church, a rare honour
➡️ Forty MPS call on government to adopt definition of Islamophobia
➡️ Prayers in Huntingdon for the ‘healing of our town’
➡️ Saint John Henry Newman declared a Doctor of the Church, a rare honour
➡️ Forty MPS call on government to adopt definition of Islamophobia
Religion news 3 November 2025 - Religion Media Centre
Prayers in Huntingdon for the ‘healing of our town’; Saint John Henry Newman declared a Doctor of the Church, a rare honour; Forty MPS call on government to adopt definition of Islamophobia
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November 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Religion news 3 November 2025
➡️ Prayers in Huntingdon for the ‘healing of our town’
➡️ Saint John Henry Newman declared a Doctor of the Church, a rare honour
➡️ Forty MPS call on government to adopt definition of Islamophobia
➡️ Prayers in Huntingdon for the ‘healing of our town’
➡️ Saint John Henry Newman declared a Doctor of the Church, a rare honour
➡️ Forty MPS call on government to adopt definition of Islamophobia
What does Islam make of Halloween? Maira B. reports on Islamic beliefs around the Unseen Realm, supernatural beings including angels, jinn (beings with free will created from smokeless fire), and evil entities.
Jinn, the Unseen and Paganism: what does Islam say about Halloween? - Religion Media Centre
Muslims believe in the supernatural, with angels, jinn [spirits], and Shaitan [Satan], but celebrating Halloween is often discouraged as it conflicts with the idea of Allah as ultimate reality
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October 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
What does Islam make of Halloween? Maira B. reports on Islamic beliefs around the Unseen Realm, supernatural beings including angels, jinn (beings with free will created from smokeless fire), and evil entities.
A Halloween fancy-dress pub party in Derry 40 years ago has grown to become one of the top Halloween destinations on the planet and the largest festival in Europe
Derry Halloween 2025: Everything you need to know
Billed by organisers as the largest Halloween event in Europe, the four-day festival gets under way on Tuesday.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A Halloween fancy-dress pub party in Derry 40 years ago has grown to become one of the top Halloween destinations on the planet and the largest festival in Europe
Five years since damning report on antisemitism in Labour ranks, Keir Starmer apologised again and reaffirmed commitment to root out antisemitism in society, saying 'it is our national moral duty' to continue the fight
Sir Keir Starmer: my government will never let up in leading the fight against antisemitic hatred - The Jewish Chronicle
The prime minister writes for the JC to reflect on the five year anniversary of the EHRC report that found Labour discriminated against Jewish members
www.thejc.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Five years since damning report on antisemitism in Labour ranks, Keir Starmer apologised again and reaffirmed commitment to root out antisemitism in society, saying 'it is our national moral duty' to continue the fight
Religion news 31 October 2025
➡️ Keir Starmer: ‘a national duty’ to fight antisemitism
➡️ Faith groups urged to improve safeguarding referrals
➡️ RE bursary cut will ‘profoundly affect’ young people
➡️ Europe’s largest Halloween festival in Northern Ireland
➡️ Keir Starmer: ‘a national duty’ to fight antisemitism
➡️ Faith groups urged to improve safeguarding referrals
➡️ RE bursary cut will ‘profoundly affect’ young people
➡️ Europe’s largest Halloween festival in Northern Ireland
Religion news 31 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre
Keir Starmer: ‘a national moral duty’ to fight against antisemitism; Faith groups urged to improve safeguarding referrals; End of RE bursary scheme will ‘profoundly affect’ young people; Europe’s larg...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Religion news 31 October 2025
➡️ Keir Starmer: ‘a national duty’ to fight antisemitism
➡️ Faith groups urged to improve safeguarding referrals
➡️ RE bursary cut will ‘profoundly affect’ young people
➡️ Europe’s largest Halloween festival in Northern Ireland
➡️ Keir Starmer: ‘a national duty’ to fight antisemitism
➡️ Faith groups urged to improve safeguarding referrals
➡️ RE bursary cut will ‘profoundly affect’ young people
➡️ Europe’s largest Halloween festival in Northern Ireland
British Muslim Trust launches helpline for victims of anti-Muslim hate in the UK, 'abused for merely existing', to provide support and achieve justice. Includes a phone line, website form and conversations via email, WhatsApp or live chat
British Muslim Trust
Mosque and Islamic centre security and safety support. Register your interest to receive professional, culturally sensitive support.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
British Muslim Trust launches helpline for victims of anti-Muslim hate in the UK, 'abused for merely existing', to provide support and achieve justice. Includes a phone line, website form and conversations via email, WhatsApp or live chat
The King and Queen visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, otherwise known as Neasden Temple, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. It's one of the largest and most ornate Hindu temples outside India, with vibrant worship and community activities
King and Queen visit Neasden Temple on its 30th birthday
Priests placed garlands of flowers around the necks of the royal couple when they arrived at the west London temple.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The King and Queen visited BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, otherwise known as Neasden Temple, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. It's one of the largest and most ornate Hindu temples outside India, with vibrant worship and community activities
Religion news 30 October 2025
➡️ King and Queen visit Neasden Temple to mark 30th anniversary
➡️ Helpline service for victims of anti-Muslim hate
➡️ Aid appeals as hurricane Melissa strikes the Caribbean
➡️ Silicon Valley tech will speed 'Christ’s return'
➡️ King and Queen visit Neasden Temple to mark 30th anniversary
➡️ Helpline service for victims of anti-Muslim hate
➡️ Aid appeals as hurricane Melissa strikes the Caribbean
➡️ Silicon Valley tech will speed 'Christ’s return'
Religion news 30 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre
King and Queen visit Neasden Temple to mark 30th anniversary; Helpline service launched to support victims of anti-Muslim hate; Aid agencies launch appeals as hurricane Melissa strikes the Caribbean; ...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Religion news 30 October 2025
➡️ King and Queen visit Neasden Temple to mark 30th anniversary
➡️ Helpline service for victims of anti-Muslim hate
➡️ Aid appeals as hurricane Melissa strikes the Caribbean
➡️ Silicon Valley tech will speed 'Christ’s return'
➡️ King and Queen visit Neasden Temple to mark 30th anniversary
➡️ Helpline service for victims of anti-Muslim hate
➡️ Aid appeals as hurricane Melissa strikes the Caribbean
➡️ Silicon Valley tech will speed 'Christ’s return'
Church of England’s annual report on the number of regular worshippers finds numbers are up 0.6% on previous year, but still not back to pre-Covid levels
Church of England Statistics for Mission show slow growth
Figures appear to contradict claims of ‘quiet revival’
www.churchtimes.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Church of England’s annual report on the number of regular worshippers finds numbers are up 0.6% on previous year, but still not back to pre-Covid levels
Religion news 29 October 2025
➡️ Jewish leaders call for national strategy to combat antisemitism
➡️ CofE attendance up, but still not back to pre-Covid levels
➡️ Graffiti attack on Scotland’s largest mosque under investigation
➡️ Jewish leaders call for national strategy to combat antisemitism
➡️ CofE attendance up, but still not back to pre-Covid levels
➡️ Graffiti attack on Scotland’s largest mosque under investigation
Religion news 29 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre
Jewish leaders call for national strategy to combat antisemitism; CofE attendance up, but still not back to pre-Covid levels; Graffiti attack on Scotland’s largest mosque under investigation
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October 29, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Religion news 29 October 2025
➡️ Jewish leaders call for national strategy to combat antisemitism
➡️ CofE attendance up, but still not back to pre-Covid levels
➡️ Graffiti attack on Scotland’s largest mosque under investigation
➡️ Jewish leaders call for national strategy to combat antisemitism
➡️ CofE attendance up, but still not back to pre-Covid levels
➡️ Graffiti attack on Scotland’s largest mosque under investigation
Thousands of Hindu devotees in India gathered beside rivers and waterways for the four-day Chhath festival. Prayers were said to the solar god Lord Surya, giving thanks for life on Earth and appealing for personal desires to be fulfilled. @apnews.com photo gallery:
Photos of Hindu devotees celebrating Chhath festival in India
NEW DELHI, India (AP) — Hindu devotees are gathering at rivers and bodies of water across India to pray to the sun god, Lord Surya, as part of the Chhath festival this week.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Thousands of Hindu devotees in India gathered beside rivers and waterways for the four-day Chhath festival. Prayers were said to the solar god Lord Surya, giving thanks for life on Earth and appealing for personal desires to be fulfilled. @apnews.com photo gallery:
Religion news 28 October 2025
➡️ King heckled outside Lichfield Cathedral
➡️ Number Ten 'concerned' over Tower Hamlets protest chant
➡️ Community tension over sale of Hindu temple in Peterborough
➡️ World's largest Orthodox church opens in Bucharest
➡️ King heckled outside Lichfield Cathedral
➡️ Number Ten 'concerned' over Tower Hamlets protest chant
➡️ Community tension over sale of Hindu temple in Peterborough
➡️ World's largest Orthodox church opens in Bucharest
Religion news 28 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre
King heckled outside Lichfield Cathedral; Sarah Mullaly must make natural world 'defining mission'; Number Ten 'concerned' over Tower Hamlets protest chant 'Zionist scum, off our streets'; Community t...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Religion news 28 October 2025
➡️ King heckled outside Lichfield Cathedral
➡️ Number Ten 'concerned' over Tower Hamlets protest chant
➡️ Community tension over sale of Hindu temple in Peterborough
➡️ World's largest Orthodox church opens in Bucharest
➡️ King heckled outside Lichfield Cathedral
➡️ Number Ten 'concerned' over Tower Hamlets protest chant
➡️ Community tension over sale of Hindu temple in Peterborough
➡️ World's largest Orthodox church opens in Bucharest