Lois Perry Leads Church Walkout Over Quran Reading During Mass

A church service in England was interrupted recently when media personality Lois Perry, along with two other congregants, walked out during Mass in response to passages from the Quran being read. The incident occurred during the notices segment of the service, before the final blessing, when a member of an interfaith group began reciting from the Islamic holy book.

Perry, a well-known figure in UK media, publicly expressed her strong disapproval on social media. "I just walked out of my church ✝️, causing a big stir, during notices... they had a member of the interfaith group stand up to thank Father Philip, Turkish refugee, doctor, no problem with that. Then he said he'd like to read some passages from the Quaran... too too much. I walked out. During our Mass. My Mass. My time each week to commune with God," she stated in her post.

The walkout was supported by others present, with Perry noting, "Others agreed, and 2 others followed." She also reported that "the interfaith Christian ladies came outside to talk to me and said that they agreed too it was too far." Perry described herself as "shaking and emotional" but also "proud of myself," drawing a parallel to historical figure William Tyndale. She has since been invited to a future interfaith meeting to discuss her concerns.

This event highlights ongoing sensitivities within religious communities regarding interfaith dialogue and the inclusion of other faiths' texts during Christian worship. Previous instances of Quran readings in UK churches, such as a 2017 incident in a Scottish Episcopal Cathedral where verses denying Jesus' divinity were read, have sparked similar controversies and strong reactions from some Christian leaders and congregants. Such occurrences often ignite debates about the boundaries of religious inclusion and the integrity of denominational worship practices.