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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 1h

Hamit Coskun's conviction for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London is overturned, after court ruled he was not disorderly, or likely to cause alarm within range of people likely to be caused alarm or distress

Man who burned Quran outside Turkish consulate wins appeal

Hamit Coskun's freedom of expression includes the right to express views that offend, a judge rules.

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Pope Leo has urged journalists to resist a post truth world, the 'growing scourge of clickbait' and news fuelled by AI. Solid reporting, he said, is an antidote to junk information and journalists can act as a barrier against the ancient art of lying.

Pope tells journalists to fight back against the ‘art of lying’

Leo warns of the dangers of artificial intelligence and the proliferation of ‘junk’ information in a post-truth world

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 5h

Religion news 13 October 2025

➡️ Chief Rabbi speaks of hope for a new era as hostages return
➡️ Memorises of starvation and loss in Gaza
➡️ Pope urges journalists to resist post truth world
➡️ 'Sacrilegious' graffiti exhibition in Canterbury Cathedral

Religion news 13 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Chief Rabbi speaks of hope for a new era as hostages return; Memorises of starvation and loss in Gaza; Pope urges journalists to resist post truth world; Court overturns conviction for burning the Qur...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 3d

Religion news 10 October 2025

➡️ Ceasefire in Gaza - 'beginning of the end of this terrible war'
➡️ Andy Burnham: 'faith and connection at heart of politics'
➡️ Teacher training bursary for RE to end in 2026
➡️ Pope urges Christians to act against poverty

Religion news 10 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Ceasefire deal in Gaza - agencies stand by to deal with 'catastrophic humanitarian disaster’; Andy Burnham calls for politics “with trust, community, faith and connection at its heart”; Teacher traine...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 4d

Religion news 9 October 2025

➡️ Israel and Hamas sign off first phase of peace plan
➡️ Synagogue attacker swore allegiance to Islamic State
➡️ Health Sec wants antisemitic doctors suspended before tribunal
➡️ Police ban street preacher from using microphone

Religion news 9 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Bishop accuses Jenrick of stoking division over Handsworth; Heaton Park synagogue hero condemns pro-Palestine protests; Sikhs threaten legal challenge to new Islamophobia definition; Italy restores St...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 5d

Network of Sikh Organisations is preparing legal action against the government over a potential new definition of Islamophobia. It says existing law protects all faiths, but a new definiton would create 'a hierarchy of religions'.

NSO’s decision to send the government a pre-action protocol letter over ‘Islamophobia’ | Network Of Sikh Organisations

Where Unity Is Strength

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 5d

Bishop of Birmingham Michael Volland says Robert Jenrick has 'stoked division' by saying he “didn’t see another white face” in Handsworth. The bishop said this fuels “toxic nationalism” and urged him to use language that promotes unity.

An open letter to the Rt Honourable Robert Jenrick MP - Church of England Birmingham

The Bishop of Birmingham has written an open letter to the Rt Honourable Robert Jenrick MP regarding his comments about Handsworth.

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 5d

Religion news 8 October 2025

➡️ Bishop accuses Jenrick of stoking division over Handsworth
➡️ Synagogue attack hero condemns Palestine protests
➡️ Sikhs' legal challenge to new Islamophobia definition
➡️ Italy restores St Francis feast holiday on 4 October

Religion news 8 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Bishop accuses Jenrick of stoking division over Handsworth; Heaton Park synagogue hero condemns pro-Palestine protests; Sikhs threaten legal challenge to new Islamophobia definition; Italy restores St...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 6d

Israeli and Hamas officials have launched indirect talks on a US-drafted peace plan to end the war in Gaza, on the eve of the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel

Israel and Hamas launch indirect talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

Israeli and Hamas officials launched indirect talks on a U.S.-drafted peace plan to end the war in Gaza.

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 6d

Religion news 7 October 2025

➡️ Gaza peace talks on eve of Hamas attack anniversary
➡️ Students demonstrate against Israel in London today
➡️ US Supreme Court to rule on conversion therapy ban challenge
➡️ Scorsese trained for priesthood but was kicked out

Religion news 7 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Peace talks for Gaza open on eve of Hamas attack anniversary; Students demonstrate against Israel in London today; US Supreme Court to rule on overturning conversion therapy ban; Scorsese once trained...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 7d

'Manchester has always been a city where people of all faiths and backgrounds live side by side. Any attempt to divide us through hatred will fail. We remain united in our commitment to peace and mutual respect'. @mairabutt.bsky.social reports:

Muslim and Jewish leaders: 'Hatred will not divide us’ - Religion Media Centre

Muslim leaders standing in solidary with Jewish communities and calling for unity after Heaton Park synagogue attack

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 7d

Religion news 6 October 2025

➡️ Sarah Mullaly smashes 'stained glass ceiling'
➡️ British Jews mourn 7 October & Manchester killings
➡️ Muslim and Jewish leaders say 'hatred will not divide us’
➡️ Home Secretary says Sussex mosque attack ‘deeply concerning'

Religion news 6 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Sarah Mullaly smashes 'stained glass ceiling' as new Archbishop; British Jews mourn 7 October massacre and Manchester synagogue attack; Muslim and Jewish leaders say ‘hatred will not divide us’; Home ...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 10d

Condemnation of terrorist attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester, an assault 'on the very values and soul of our city', which @chiefrabbi.bsky.social says, follows 'unrelenting wave of Jew hatred on streets and campuses'. Story and faith reaction here:

‘Antisemitic hatred is rising once again, and Britain must defeat it once again’ - Religion Media Centre

Condemnation of terrorist attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester, an assault 'on the very values and soul of our city'

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 10d

Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, has been appointed Archbishop of Canterbury - the first woman to hold the role. @timwyatt.bsky.social reports on her background and what she will bring to the Church of England’s top post.

Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury - Religion Media Centre

An introduction to Sarah Mullally, the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first woman in history to lead the Church of England

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 10d

Religion news 3 October 2025

➡️ Manchester synagogue attack: ‘Antisemitism is rising, Britain must defeat it’
➡️ Fear after attack ‘on city’s values and soul’
➡️ New Archbishop of Canterbury named this morning
➡️ Wedding law reform will be 'economic boost’

Religion news 3 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Manchester synagogue attack: ‘Antisemitic hatred is rising once again, and Britain must defeat it'; Shock, fear, anger and anxiety from attack 'on the values and soul' of the city; Name of next Archbi...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 10d

Former faith minister, Lord Wajid Khan, who lost his job in the reshuffle, tells @hyphenonline.com there's a huge increase in racism and government must tackle anti-Muslim hate crime

Wajid Khan says government must tackle hate against Muslims

Former faith minister said Britain needed to celebrate the contributions of migrants and warned against scrapping anti-Islamophobia work

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 11d

Downing Street is to announce the next Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday & the Telegraph, Times and Mail say the Bishop of Sheffield, Pete Wilcox, has emerged as a contender. The Mail notes he's a football fan, a self confessed 'Newcastle United nut'.

Football fan is in the running to be the next Archbishop of Canterbury

The Bishop of Sheffield, the Right Rev Pete Wilcox, who is a huge fan of the Magpies, emerged as a late contender for the position over the past few days.

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 11d

Religion news 2 October 2025

➡️ Bishop of Sheffield contender for Archbishop of Canterbury job
➡️ Lord Khan urges action on anti Muslim hate crime
➡️ Pope Leo - Climate call of Laudato Si’ more urgent than ever
➡️ Templeton honours Dame Jane Goodall

Religion news 2 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Bishop of Sheffield contender for Archbishop of Canterbury job; Former faith minister Lord Khan urges government to tackle anti Muslim hate crime; Pope Leo - Climate call of Laudato Si’ more urgent th...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 11d

Jews observe Yom Kippur today, the Day of Atonement, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It begins at sunset and involves a 25-hour fast and abstinence, to avoid distraction from a day of forgiveness, prayer & contemplation. Lianne Kolirin reports:

Factsheet: Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement - Religion Media Centre

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. It is observed with a 25-hour fast and is a day of contemplation and forgiveness

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 11d

US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, ‘testing constitution' by mixing his fervent Christian faith with leadership of the military

Defense Secretary Hegseth tests Constitution in Pentagon worship services

(RNS) — Speaking at a recent worship service at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the US needs to be 'in prayer, on bended knee, recognizing the providence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.'

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 12d

Religion news 1 October 2025

➡️ Pete Hegseth 'tests Constitution in Pentagon worship services'
➡️ Gaza parish priest pleads for war to stop
➡️ UK Armed Forces recruits first Humanist 'pastoral carer'
➡️ Yom Kippur, a day of atonement, starts tonight

Religion news 1 October 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Pete Hegseth 'tests Constitution in Pentagon worship services'; Gaza parish priest pleads for war to stop; UK Armed Forces recruits first Humanist 'pastoral carer'; Yom Kippur, a day of atonement, sta...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 12d

A poll of 45,300 people by green entrepreneur, Dale Vince, suggests that 80 per cent of British people enjoy mixing with people of different backgrounds, ethnicities and religion, and 66 per cent say they live in “peaceful, friendly communities”. gigapoll.co.uk

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 13d

The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has said that anti-Muslim hatred is now “on a scale that I’ve never known in my lifetime”. She was speaking at a fringe event organised by The Spectator, at the Labour party conference.

Shabana Mahmood says Nigel Farage policy ‘worse than racist’

Describing recent racist abuse against her family, the home secretary says Reform immigration policy not technically racist

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 13d

Religion news 30 September 2025

➡️ Board of Deputies 'appreciates' hostage ceasefire deal
➡️ New Faith Minister speaks at Labour fringe
➡️ Home Secretary - anti-Muslim hatred ‘on a scale I’ve never known'
➡️ Archbishop of Canterbury decision due on Friday?

Religion news 30 September 2025 - Religion Media Centre

Board of Deputies 'appreciates Trump’s efforts to drive a hostage ceasefire deal’; New Faith Minister to speak at Labour fringe event; Home Secretar - anti Muslim hatred ‘on a scale I’ve never known i...

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Religion Media Centre @relmedcentre.bsky.social · 14d

The @telegraphnews.bsky.social reports the Communities Secretary is prepared to overrule advice from group working on official definition of Islamophobia: 'I’m not going to bring in blasphemy laws by the backdoor … there will be no infringement of free speech whatsoever.'

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