UK
Pope sends message to Mass remembering slain UK lawmaker
By Sylvia Hui — November 23, 2021
LONDON (AP) — British politicians came together Tuesday for a Mass to mourn the death of slain lawmaker David Amess, with Pope Francis sending a message calling for mourners to “combat evil with good.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson, three former prime ministers and Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Labour Party, joined dozens others at […]
Faith leaders, including Francis, to present joint appeal for COP26 climate summit
By Claire Giangravé — October 1, 2021
(RNS) — Pope Francis will join about 40 faith leaders to promote climate awareness among world leaders at the COP26 environmental summit.
A baroness in the British Parliament is suspended for anti-Semitism
By Lauren Markoe — October 27, 2016
(RNS) Baroness Jenny Tonge has been criticized before for making or tolerating remarks about Israel that demonize the country and cross the line to anti-Semitism.
Parliament committee: Labour Party not doing enough on anti-Semitism
By guest — October 15, 2016
A multi-party committee of lawmakers concludes that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn helped create a safe space within Labour ranks "for those with vile attitudes towards Jewish people."
Faith matters as UK votes on whether to remain in EU
By Arthur Keefer — June 23, 2016
(RNS) To 'Brexit' or not to 'Brexit'? Today's decision by British voters will have religious motivations for some, and religious implications for everyone.
“Not Conducive to the Public Good”: American Islamophobes barred from the UK
By Omid Safi — June 26, 2013
American Islamophobes are deemed to be "not conducive to the public good" by the British Government. Right on! This is not even about Islam and Islamophobia. It is about the type of society that we wish to live in, and whether we are to be a society of citizens ruled by law and mutual respect, or to live in an environment characterized by fear and paranoia.
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