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Your daily media briefing - Friday 27 March

  

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

 

Three schools in Northern Ireland hoping to join integrated sector

Proposals have been re-published this week on behalf of three schools who are seeking to transform to controlled integrated status. But delays are expected in the development proposal process due to Department of Education staff tackling coronavirus.

The Irish News

 

Jewish groups make changes to circumcision ceremonies during coronavirus outbreak

Progressive Jewish movements have suspended circumcision ceremonies during the coronavirus outbreak, but Orthodox ceremonies are set to continue with reduced attendance.

The Jewish Chronicle

 

Lambeth Conference among Christian events hit by coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak has led to the postponement of the Lambeth Conference, which would have gathered Anglican bishops from around the world, and the cancellation of several other events.

Church Times

 

Prayer groups defy coronavirus lockdown restrictions in Australia

Groups of ultra-Orthodox Jews have held prayer meetings in Melbourne this week in defiance of strict social-distancing rules designed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

WA Today

 

Pub in Bolton flattened to make way for mosque

An historic pub which has been demolished, with a mosque now expected to be built on the site.

The Bolton News

 

Islamic charity plans to turn former pub into religious education centre in Glasgow

A charity is bidding to turn a former pub into a religious education centre and community hall.

Glasgow Evening Times

  

In case you missed it: from the NSS

 

End religious groups’ self-regulation on safeguarding, inquiry told

A lawyer representing child abuse victims has called for an end to religious groups' self-regulation on safeguarding at a public inquiry.

  

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