A November 15 protest in Mexico – driven by a right-wing social-media operation – has been miscast as a mass uprising against President Sheinbaum. In reality, the march was small, elite-backed and part of a wider attempt to sow unrest, argues DAVID RABY
After the abuse, the Church must now choose its side
Behind headlines of bishops’ resignations and brutal abuse lies the deeper story of class privilege and power, as religious institutions face a stark choice between serving the elite or standing with the oppressed, writes SYMON HILL
IT is not only about sex and religion. It is also about power and class.
As we approach the end of 2024, the Church of England is in chaos. Just weeks after Justin Welby resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury, his colleague Stephen Cottrell is facing calls to resign as Archbishop of York. A swathe of senior church leaders are accused of failing to address sexual abuse.
We are at a decisive moment in the history of Christianity in Britain.
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