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Your daily media briefing - Wednesday 26 February

  

In the Media is our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, available delivered to your inbox. You can also read the latest news and opinion and listen to our podcasts on our website.

  

Secularism in the media

 

Delhi protests: death toll climbs amid worst religious violence for decades

The death toll from the worst religious violence in Delhi in decades has risen to 20, as Muslims fled from their homes and several mosques in the capital smouldered after being attacked by Hindu mobs.

The Guardian

 

Norfolk woman becomes a chaplain to the queen

The Rev Canon Susanna Gunner, a diocesan adviser in spirituality and discipleship, has been announced as one of the monarch's chaplains.

Eastern Daily Press

 

Most Muslims in Scotland say they’ve endured race hate, official study finds

Four out of five Muslims in Scotland have faced race hate incidents, according to a nationwide probe led by MSP Anas Sarwar.

Daily Record

 

Local diocese responds to NSS’s criticism of change to entry policy for Catholic schools in Renfrewshire

The NSS has said plans to change the admissions policy for Catholic schools in Renfrewshire could lead to discrimination. The local Catholic diocese and the council have now responded.

The Gazette

 

‘If the public supports assisted dying, so should doctors’

Aneez Esmail says the Royal College of GPs' blatant ignoring of its members and the public is both arrogant and regressive.

The Independent

 

Asia Bibi, Pakistani accused of blasphemy, yearns to return home

Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian who spent eight years on death row on blasphemy charges, has described trying to make a new life in Canada and her dreams of returning home.

The Guardian

 

‘Religious 'freedom' bill will divide Australians, not unite them’

Michael Kirby says Australia can do without the rise of the religious right.

Sydney Morning Herald

 

Belgian MP to submit legislation to prevent restrictions on circumcision

Belgian MP Michael Freilich intends to submit legislation to parliament that would protect religious circumcision in the country, following concerns that efforts to enact certain restrictions may be advanced.

The Jerusalem Post

  

Latest from the NSS

 

End C of E bishops’ entitlement to sit in Lords, says report

The automatic right granted to 26 C of E bishops to sit in the House of Lords should be repealed, according to a report published today.

  

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