Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for 1919 massacre by British forces
The Archbishop of Canterbury has personally apologised for the 1919 massacre of hundreds of people by troops under British command 100 years ago.
Religion
Religious leaders must take responsibility for extremists, says Archbishop
All religions and their leaders must own up to extremist activities within their faith and examine which of their traditional teachings enable followers to commit evil, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Muslims mark Eid and final days of hajj in Saudi Arabia
Almost 2.5 million pilgrims have taken part in a symbolic stoning of the devil in the final days of the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, as Muslims around the world marked the start of the Eid al-Adha celebrations.
Housing estate plan threatens community of nuns, campaigners say
The way of life of a community of nuns is under threat from proposals to build a housing estate next to their secluded ancient home, campaigners have claimed.
New PM warned no-deal Brexit would be ‘huge gamble’ for poorest communities
Leaving the European Union (EU) without an exit deal would “put at risk the welfare and safety of the poorest communities in the UK”, church leaders from across the country have warned Boris Johnson.
Christianity gives way to atheism in Britain, survey suggests
There has been a “dramatic decline” in Britain’s Christian identity over the last 35 years – with a “substantial increase” in atheism, a state-of-the-nation survey has suggested.
Church vows to play proactive role in tackling violent crime
Churches should play a key role in fighting gun and knife crime in their communities, the General Synod has unanimously agreed.
Study suggests ‘hidden intolerances’ among Scots on religion and sexuality
AROUND one in 10 people in Scotland would not accept someone of a different religion to them being elected as their MSP, a study has suggested.
New Church of Scotland Moderator says we need to take steps in right direction to improve mental and physical health
THE new Moderator of the Church of Scotland wants to highlight the importance of walking to improve mental and physical health during her year in charge of the Kirk.
In pictures: First mosque opens in the Outer Hebrides
THE first mosque in the Outer Hebrides has opened in time for Ramadan.
‘Homeless Jesus’ sculpture installed in Glasgow city centre