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Sunday: VE Day Anniversary; Christian Charity Crisis; Ramadan Online

03/05/2020

VE Day Anniversary; Christian Charity Crisis; Ramadan Online

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, VE Day Anniversary; Christian Charity Crisis; Ramadan Online

William Crawley presents the week's religious, moral and ethical news and current affairs.

William Crawley brings you news and analysis of the religious, moral and ethical stories of the week.

On VE Day 75 years ago the bells of churches and cathedrals across the country were rung in celebration. Anniversary events will be very different this year as many of them have been cancelled as people adhere to rules that prohibit mass gatherings. Using archive and contemporary recordings from some who were there in May 1945 we remember the moment when the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allied forces ended World War II in Europe.

The charity Christian Aid has announced that they are projecting an annual loss of £6 million due to a fall in income because of Covid-19. They plan to furlough 20% of their staff and reduce the pay of everyone else. The cuts come as they launch their major annual fundraiser, Christian Aid Week. The charity's CEO Amanda Khozi Mukwashi debates the funding crisis facing charities that focus on international projects with Christine Allen, Director of the Catholic charity CAFOD.

The Archbishop of Canterbury led the first virtual assembly for the online school, Oak National Academy this week. Another project has embraced technology to help keep school choirs performing. The Catholic Diocese of Leeds has launched daily online singing sessions for thousands of children who would usually be singing in school. Co-ordinator Tom Leech explains why music is an important part of home schooling for children in some of the most deprived areas of West Yorkshire.

Ramadan is an important part of the religious calendar for muslims both spiritually and socially. Remona Aly reports on how families, friends and scholars are ensuring they keep traditions and customs associated with the Holy month alive.

Producers:
Amanda Hancox
David Cook

Photo: © Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey

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