Religion

Published: 26 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The appointment of Sarah Mullally as the 106th archbishop of Canterbury represents a truly landmark moment for the global Anglican communion. This historic choice marks the first time a woman will lead the Church of England in its long history. Her selection sends a powerful message to parishes across England and the many nations where Anglicans gather today....

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online An opinion piece that has sparked intense debate asks a question resonating with many in an era of rising secularism and psychological openness: what does belief in God mean when even leading religious figures seek professional therapy? The article focuses on Justin Welby, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, and his admission that he has been in...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online The historic appointment of a woman as leader of the global Anglican Communion has triggered a serious schism within one of the world’s oldest Christian institutions, as conservative clerics gathered in Nigeria to nominate a rival spiritual leader. The move highlights deepening fractures between traditionalist factions and the mainstream Anglican hierarchy over theology, gender roles and...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In recent years, headlines and social media voices have suggested a surprising revival of religious engagement among Generation Z — the cohort born roughly between 1997 and 2012. Churches reported upticks in youth attendance, TikTok hashtags buzzed with young believers sharing faith stories, and some commentators confidently declared that Gen Z was “returning to the pews.” Yet a...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. As the holy month of Ramadan begins, UK Muslim charities face growing obstacles in delivering Ramadan donations abroad, raising concerns that millions in vital aid may never reach crisis zones. Each year, British Muslims contribute roughly £2 billion to charitable causes, with giving peaking during Ramadan, when the spiritual significance of generosity is heightened. Buckets passed in mosques,...

Published: 20 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A six-decade agreement regulating Muslim and Jewish prayer at al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem has now collapsed. The fragile arrangement, designed to prevent conflict, has been undermined by far-right Israeli policies and escalating provocations from extremist groups. Recent arrests of Muslim Waqf staff, bans on access for hundreds of worshippers, and repeated incursions by Jewish activists have heightened concerns...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The High Court in London heard compelling legal arguments this week as the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) challenged a lower court’s decision to overturn a conviction against a man who burned a copy of the Quran in a busy central London street last year, telling judges that such an act is “in itself disorderly” and should not have been dismissed...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Jew-hatred is “running amok” in Britain, according to the United States’ envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism, who issued a stark warning about rising hostility towards Jewish communities on both sides of the Atlantic. The remarks, delivered during a high-profile visit to London, have intensified debate over the scale of the problem and the responsibility of governments to respond...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In the late 19th century, a member of Britain’s aristocracy made a decision that would challenge social conventions and leave a unique mark on religious history. Lord Headley, born Rowland George Allanson-Winn in 1855, is widely regarded as the first British peer to convert to Islam, a move that drew fascination, admiration and criticism in equal measure during...