Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Anglican Bishop of Rochester, has been received into the Catholic Church. He is not the first senior clergyman of the Church of England to “come over” to Rome: this year alone, the Bishops of Burnley and Ebbsfleet have converted, while one of the Queen’s former chaplains did so in 2019. Many … Continue Reading
THE FORMER Bishop of Rochester has converted to Catholicism, leaving behind the Anglican Church to join “a church where there is clear teaching for the faithful.” Ellie Cook. Daily Express. 14 October 2021 Fulcrum
One of Britain’s best known Anglican bishops has converted to Catholicism after accusing the Church of England of ‘jumping onto faddish bandwagons’. Mark Duell and Harry Howard for Mail online. 14 October 2021 Fulcrum
Television presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Rhys Stephenson has opened up about his Christian faith. Premier News 11 October 2021 Fulcrum
Theos is delighted to announce the appointment of Chine McDonald as its new Director. Currently Head of Community Fundraising and Public Engagement at Christian Aid, Chine will join the Theos team in January 2022, taking over the leadership role from Elizabeth Oldfield. Theos website. 11 October 2021 Fulcrum
Sarah Sands says she was talked out of the idea by BBC governor Sir Richard Eyre, who told her it would cause a scandal Anita Singh Daily Telegraph 8 October 2021 Fulcrum
Tributes are being paid to the former Cabinet Minister, James Brokenshire who has died at the age of 53 after suffering lung cancer. Donna Birrell. Premier News. 8 October 2021 Fulcrum
The mural enlivens a wall of the Rainbow Academy which offers training to young artists from disadvantaged communities. Andrew Meldrum. Religion News Service. 7 October 2021 Fulcrum
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York today announced the names of the 11 Commission Members who have been appointed to the Racial Justice Commission, joining Lord Boateng whose Chairmanship of the Commission was announced on 9 July 2021. Church of England website. 7 October 2021 Fulcrum
Archaeologists believe they have discovered the foundation of the original building of the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, one of the nation’s oldest Black churches. Adelle M Banks. Religion News Service. 7 October 2021 Fulcrum