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** Your daily media briefing - Friday 3 April
In the Media <[link removed]> 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 <[link removed]> and listen to our podcasts on our website.
** Secularism in the media
* Charity watchdog investigates 'plague protection kit' church – NSS quoted <[link removed]>
The charity watchdog is investigating after a faith healer allegedly offered £91 "plague protection kits" for sale to protect people from the coronavirus pandemic.
ITV News
* Urgent probe into church over coronavirus ‘protection kit’ made of oil and string – NSS quoted <[link removed]>
The charities regulator has launched an urgent probe into a south London church over its sale of an oil which claimed it would protect from coronavirus.
Southwark News
* Request to increase funeral sizes in Birmingham is rejected despite plea on behalf of Muslims <[link removed]>
A council has rejected calls to increase the maximum number of people allowed at a funeral from six to 20, after a former cabinet member wrote to the leader requesting the change for the Muslim community.
Birmingham Live
* Muslim prayers to be broadcast on BBC radio during coronavirus mosque closures <[link removed]>
Muslims unable to visit their mosques during the coronavirus crisis will be able to tune into their local BBC station.
Birmingham Live
* Coronavirus-related fatalities rise to 69 among UK Jews <[link removed]>
The number of coronavirus-related fatalities has risen to 69 among UK Jews, as of Wednesday, up from 55 the previous day, according to data collated by the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
Jewish News
* Fears Muslims at greater risk of Covid-19 as people defy rules <[link removed]>
Muslims are classed as being more 'at risk' than other communities because of cultural factors.
Birmingham Live
* Australian High Court to announce decision on Cardinal Pell's appeal next week <[link removed]>
Australian cardinal George Pell, the most senior Catholic cleric convicted of child sexual abuse charges, will learn the fate of his final appeal to the country's High Court on 7 April.
Catholic Herald
* DUP councillor issues apology for blaming coronavirus on abortion and gay marriage <[link removed]>
A DUP councillor has issued an apology after claiming the coronavirus pandemic is God's judgement for abortion reforms and legalising same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
The Irish News
* Daniel Pearl murder: Pakistani court overturns death sentence of accused <[link removed]>
A British-born Islamist militant facing execution for the 2002 kidnapping and murder of the Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl may walk free after a court in Pakistan commuted his sentence, and acquitted three co-accused.
The Guardian
* Coronavirus: Indian mosque event becomes infection hotspot <[link removed]>
Indian authorities are trying to track down almost 8,000 people who attended an event, which has also given rise to an anti-Muslim sentiment in public debate.
DW
* Louisiana church packed for services again despite charges against pastor amid pandemic <[link removed]>
Worshippers flocked to hear a Louisiana pastor who is facing charges for holding services despite a ban on gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday.
CBS News
* China's religious minorities especially vulnerable to coronavirus, rights group warns <[link removed]>
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has warned that the coronavirus pandemic may exacerbate the decline in religious liberty in China.
Christian Today
** Latest from the NSS
* Charity regulator to look into sale of coronavirus ‘protection kits’ <[link removed]>
The charity regulator is to scrutinise a church over its bishop's sale of "plague protection kits" during the coronavirus outbreak.
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