AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAntisemitism in public life: Canada’s tech leader Harley Finkelstein warns Jewish families are weighing whether to flee as antisemitism is “normalized,” including confrontations at events like Montreal’s Startupfest. Safeguarding in the Church of England: The Church investigates safeguarding concerns involving former Salisbury bishop Stephen Lake, with the National Safeguarding Team handling allegations. Religious freedom and public services: A new report says kosher meal requests in UK hospitals have halved, reflecting growing fear among Jewish patients and staff. Church of England and Gaza: The General Synod will debate a Kairos Palestine report urging solidarity with Palestinian Christians and calls for pressure on Israel. Violence and justice: A Maryland man who tried to join ISIS and planned an attack against Jews was sentenced to 15 years. Faith in schools debate (US): Florida education leaders face renewed pressure as surveys show support for optional school prayer and limited religious expression. Catholic crackdown: Pope Leo XIV excommunicates SSPX leadership and lay followers after unauthorized bishop ordinations, escalating a Vatican schism. Local faith, practical needs: Green Bay’s Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary seeks a temporary permit to move into a Methodist church after its building was condemned. Religion and community life: A Buddhist temple in South Korea runs a dating retreat to address the birth-rate crisis, pairing participants through monk-led matchmaking.
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