Category - bishop of oxford

Christians and Muslims in Oxford

Simon Barrow — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:53:15 +0000

The Bishop of Oxford has responded to inflammatory press reports about the debate concerning a call for the minaret there, and the reactions he has received.

Bishop receives death threats after backing Islamic call to prayer

staff writers — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:51:41 +0000

The Bishop of Oxford has said he has been sent death threats after backing plans for a Muslim call to prayer in the city. In January the Rt Rev John Pritchard, who also studied at Oxford University, backed the Muslim loudspeaker call.

Anglican bishop says church must support farmers through foot-and-mouth

staff writers — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 03:39:52 +0100

The Anglican Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev John Pritchard, whose diocese includes rural areas, has promised the support of the church to the farming communities involved in the latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease.