John Ruskin thought it the finest bit of architecture in the British Isles, and worth two of any of our other cathedrals Simon Heffer. Daily Telegraph. 24 October 2020 John Clark
Report finds the policies of the Church of England regarding approaches to sexuality and relationships put Peter Farquhar at risk Lizzie Roberts. Daily Telegraph. 23 October 2020 Fulcrum
Three senior members of the Church of England have warned that struggles between Westminster and local leaders in the North over coronavirus restrictions will lead to ‘disillusion and unrest’. Darren Boyle for Mail online. 24 October 2020 Fulcrum
Ripon Cathedral has been showcasing an impressive installation comprising of approximately 10,000 origami angels, designed to represent support for those who have been affected by Covid-19. Premier News. 24 October 2020 John Clark
With the help of daily meditation, prayer and Zoom, the Poor Clares of Arundel have thrived in lockdown. And now the nuns are recording an album Joanna Moorhead. The Observer 25 October 2020 Fulcrum
Ridiculed for being on the wrong side of history, her time is now Louise Perry. UnHerd. 23 October 2020 Fulcrum
It’s emerged Canon Andrew White has been banned from being involved in the senior management of any UK charity. Marcus Jones. Premier. 23 October 2020 Fulcrum
The Rt. Rev. Andrew Chan, senior among the leaders of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui’s three dioceses, was elected Archbishop of Hong Kong and the province’s next primate by the provincial synod on October 18. Chan, 58, will continue to serve as Bishop of Western Kowloon after he succeeds the current archbishop, Paul Kwong, … Continue Reading
‘Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family,’ the pope said in an interview for the documentary ‘Francesco.’ Francis also suggested the need for ‘a civil union law,’ in a departure from official church teaching. Claire Giangrave. Relgion News Service. 21 October 2020 Fulcrum
In a dismal year, the return of familiar favourites is welcome. The new season of Strictly Come Dancing is a joy, helping to take our minds off our evermore familiar surroundings. My family’s votes will — we hope — keep both Bill Bailey and Jacqui Smith going for many weeks. For politicos, an even older … Continue Reading