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A paper delivered to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, argues that the point of death may not be a sudden switching off of consciousness, but a “gradual, interruptible process” taking place over minutes or hours. @kayaburgess.bsky.social reports:
Consciousness could last hours after ‘death’
Medics have been urged to reconsider our final moments as a ‘gradual, interruptible process’ — and reconsider how long they spend trying to resuscitate patients
www.thetimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Rabbi David Lewis and Imam Nasser Kurdy are 'great mates', living in Manchester and speaking in schools, at public meetings and on their podcast modelling to a young audience how, despite their many disagreements, they have 'managed to stay friends while war rages thousands of miles away'
The Imam and the Rabbi … ‘great mates’ helping to promote understanding in a city torn by terrorism - Religion Media Centre
The Rabbi and the Imam modelling friendship and helping young people in Manchester learn to live side by side
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February 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Religion news 16 Feb 2026

➡️ New Archbishop of Westminster urges church to 'speak into the public square'
➡️ Board of Deputies ‘deep concern’ at lifting of Palestine Action ban
➡️ Scientist questions whether point of death is an instant moment
Religion news 16 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
New Catholic Archbishop of Westminster urges church to “speak into the public square”; Board of Deputies ‘deep concern’ at lifting of Palestine Action ban; Scientist questions whether point of death i...
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February 16, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Bishop Richard Moth will be installed as the new Archbishop of Westminster at Westminster Cathedral today. Roger Bolton spoke to him about the challenges facing the church, and his hopes and vision that will carry him through.

📺 Watch the full interview: youtu.be/CtrvUjWPqgc
February 14, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Religion news 13 February 2026

➡️ CofE 'Living in Love and Faith' project on sexuality is closed down – but discussion continues
➡️ Church 'must resource interfaith work'
➡️ Epstein and Bannon discussed 'taking down' Pope Francis
➡️ British Muslim Trust holds launch event
Religion news 13 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
CofE 'Living in Love and Faith' project on sexuality is closed down – but discussion continues; Church 'must resource interfaith work'; Epstein and Bannon discussed 'taking down' Pope Francis; British...
religionmediacentre.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Religion news 12 February 2026

➡️ CofE clergy to be trained to deal with mental health
➡️ Synod agrees new CofE safeguarding structure
➡️ Pew Research finds white evangelicals constant in support of Trump
➡️ Hindus ‘devastated’ as council sells only temple in East Anglia
Religion news 12 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
CofE clergy will be trained to deal with mental health; Synod agrees new CofE safeguarding structure, with new charity and leader; Pew Research finds white evangelicals constant in support of Trump; H...
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February 12, 2026 at 7:14 AM
A group of Buddhist monks have completed a 2,300 mile peace pilgrimage to Washington DC, greeted by large crowds. Millions watched their progress through social media, a witness to 'living peace through everyday actions, mindful steps and open hearts'.
Buddhist monks' 15-week walk for peace ends in Washington, DC
A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., after completing a 15-week trek from Texas that captivated the country.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Religion news 11 February 2026

➡️ Archbishop of Canterbury sets tone for her leadership of the CofE
➡️ Buddhist monks’ pilgrimage of peace ends in Washington DC
➡️ Spike in antisemitic incidents after Manchester synagogue attack
➡️ St Bride’s celebrates 650th anniversary of Guild of St Bride
Religion news 11 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Archbishop of Canterbury sets tone for her leadership of the CofE; Buddhist monks’ pilgrimage of peace ends in Washington DC; Spike in antisemitic incidents after Manchester synagogue attack; St Bride...
religionmediacentre.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Religion news 9 February 2026

➡️ Bishops warn the cross must not be used to intimidate
➡️ British Interfaith delegation visits new UK Ambassador to USA
➡️ Southern Baptists say racist tweet depicting the Obamas was ‘inexcusable’
➡️ Michaelangelo Sistine chapel sketch fetches £17 million at auction
Religion news 9 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Bishops warn the cross must not be used to intimidate; British Interfaith delegation visits new UK Ambassador to the USA; Southern Baptists say racist tweet depicting the Obamas was ‘inexcusable’; Mic...
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February 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Religion news 6 February 2026

➡️ PM’s call for renewal of British values is lost amid Mandelson row
➡️ Trump - ‘I’ve done more for religion than any other president’
➡️ Pagan prison chaplain needed in Norwich
➡️ Italian priest and social media influencer leaves priesthood
Religion news 6 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
PM’s call for renewal of British values is lost amid Mandelson row; Trump - ‘I’ve done more for religion than any other president’; Pagan prison chaplain needed in Norwich; Italian priest and social m...
religionmediacentre.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 10:20 AM
The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, faces deep divisions, safeguarding failures, financial strain and debates over same-sex blessings. Our latest media briefing explores what lies ahead – with authors, journalists, and seasoned Synod watchers. Full briefing available to watch now:
RMC Briefing: The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally and the challenges of a divided church
With crumbling buildings, falling numbers of clergy and financial pressures, we discuss what chance Sarah Mullally has of holding the Church together
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February 5, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Religion news 5 February 2026

➡️ Archbishop of Canterbury makes oath of allegiance to the King
➡️ New project explores faith and identity in England
➡️ Catholic priest in Gaza pleads for war to stop
➡️ Memorial service for BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully
Religion news 5 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Archbishop of Canterbury makes oath of allegiance to the King; New project explores faith and identity in England; Catholic priest in Gaza pleads for war to stop; Memorial service for BBC broadcaster ...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Religion news 4 February 2026

➡️ Unsettling times for the tiny Jewish community in Ireland
➡️ Northern Ireland review of Religious Education underway
➡️ Plaid leader pledges to protect Muslims in Wales from the far right
➡️ Evangelical leader resigns as honorary canon over same-sex blessings
Religion news 4 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Unsettling times for the tiny Jewish community in Ireland; Northern Ireland review of Religious Education underway; Plaid leader pledges to protect Muslims in Wales from the far right; Evangelical lea...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:09 AM
The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury inherits a daunting in-tray with crumbling buildings, falling numbers of clergy and financial pressures. How will those challenges surface at General Synod next week? And what chance does Sarah Mullally have of holding the Church together?
February 3, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Religion news 3 February 2026

➡️ Three CofE bishops say international community must protect Palestinians
➡️ British Muslims urged to engage in political campaigning to solve community issues
➡️ Dalai Lama wins Grammy award for audiobook on meditation
Religion news 3 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Three CofE bishops say international community must protect Palestinians; British Muslims urged to engage in political campaigning to solve community issues; Dalai Lama wins Grammy award for audiobook...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Calls for immediate release of two journalists arrested after reporting on the anti-ICE protests at Cities Church in Minnesota on 18 January. Deputy Director @globalfreemedia.bsky.social, Scott Griffen, says it 'will affect the future of free media and free information in America'.
Press freedom groups denounce arrests of two journalists including Don Lemon after Minnesota anti-ICE protest
Groups say arrests of ex-CNN anchor and Georgia Fort are ‘extremely alarming’ and an ‘attack on the first amendment’
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Religion news 2 February 2026

➡️ Signs of growth in the Church of England
➡️ Quiet Revival author defends church growth claims amid polling doubts
➡️ Call to drop charges against journalists covering Minnesota church protest
➡️ New organisation to counter view that ‘death is annihilation’
Religion news 2 February 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Signs of growth in the Church of England; Quiet Revival author defends church growth claims amid polling doubts; Call to drop charges against journalists covering Minnesota church protest; New organis...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Religion news 30 Jan 2026

➡️ ‘Quiet Revival’ challenged over polling and AI bot concerns
➡️ Archbishop of York cleared of misconduct in David Tudor case
➡️ MPs call out rising antisemitism in Holocaust Memorial Day debate
➡️ Pressure to provide burial plots for British Muslims
Religion news 30 January 2026 - Religion Media Centre
‘Quiet Revival’ challenged over polling and AI bot concerns; Archbishop of York cleared of misconduct in David Tudor case; MPs call out rising antisemitism in Holocaust Memorial Day debate; Pressure t...
religionmediacentre.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Religion news 29 Jan 2026

➡️ Dame Sarah Mullally confirmed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury
➡️ Methodists in Minneapolis standing against 'evil in our midst'
➡️ 'Very difficult for assisted dying bill to become law this year'
Religion news 29 January 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Dame Sarah Mullally legally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury today; Bible chatbots 'biased towards evangelical theology'; US churches ‘share common thread’ in collective organisation against ICE raids...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Religion news 28 Jan 2026

➡️Dame Sarah Mullally legally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury today
➡️Bible chatbots 'biased' towards evangelical theology
➡️US churches ‘share common thread’ in collective organisation against ICE raids
➡️Muslim football fans plan charity matches with Palestinian refugees
Religion news 28 January 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Dame Sarah Mullally legally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury today; Bible chatbots 'biased towards evangelical theology'; US churches ‘share common thread’ in collective organisation against ICE raids...
religionmediacentre.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Religion news 27 Jan 2026

➡️ Religion on the Minneapolis front line – RNS briefing with reporter Jack Jenkins
➡️ Muslim Council of Britain’s vision for 2050
➡️ Two senior Catholic bishops deeply concerned at prospect of assisted dying bill in Wales
Religion news 27 January 2026 - Religion Media Centre
Religion on the Minneapolis front line – RNS briefing with reporter Jack Jenkins; Muslim Council of Britain’s vision for 2050; Two senior Catholic bishops deeply concerned at prospect of assisted dyin...
religionmediacentre.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 7:14 AM
The formal confirmation of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury heralds a period when the CofE faces internal turmoil and dissent, bitterness over safeguarding and falling attendance, but also emerging glimpses of new growth. Tim Wyatt reports:
Safeguarding, sexuality and money: the challenges facing Archbishop Sarah Mullally - Religion Media Centre
The formal confirmation of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury heralds a period when the CofE faces internal turmoil and dissent, bitterness over safeguarding and falling attendance .....
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January 26, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Religion news 26 Jan 2026

➡️ 600 faith leaders meet in Minneapolis to resist ICE immigration raids
➡️ Soul Survivor named ‘engine of mission’ despite safeguarding scandal
➡️ Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury’s safeguarding record praised
➡️ Pilates for men in a Bradford mosque after prayers
Religion news 26 January 2026 - Religion Media Centre
600 faith leaders meet in Minneapolis to resist ICE immigration raids; Soul Survivor named ‘engine of mission’ despite safeguarding scandal; Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury’s safeguarding record pra...
religionmediacentre.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Safeguarding failures, sexuality debates and financial strain are among the challenges facing Dame Sarah Mullally as she is confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday. Tim Wyatt examines the internal turmoil, safeguarding anger and falling church attendance - but also glimpses of growth.
Safeguarding, sexuality and money: the challenges facing Archbishop Sarah Mullally - Religion Media Centre
The formal confirmation of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury heralds a period when the CofE faces internal turmoil and dissent, bitterness over safeguarding and falling attendance .....
religionmediacentre.org.uk
January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Catholic Herald says Fr Damian Howard SJ, who was asked to step down as Senior Chaplain at Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy “due to professional misconduct" has been reported to the police
Catholic chaplain at Oxford removed following safeguarding complaint
Oxford University’s senior Catholic chaplain has been removed following allegations of “inappropriate behaviour”, after the Catholic Herald was told by the complainant of a possible cover-up in how th...
thecatholicherald.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:56 PM