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** Your daily media briefing - Thursday 7 May

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 <[link removed]> and opinion <[link removed]> and listen to our podcasts <[link removed]> on our website.

** Secularism in the media

* Cardinal Pell 'knew of' clergy abuse, says Australian royal commission <[link removed]>

Cardinal George Pell knew of child sexual abuse by priests in Australia as early as the 1970s but failed to take action, a landmark inquiry has found.

BBC

* Court upholds ban on anti-abortion poster targeting Stella Creasy <[link removed]>

An anti-abortion campaigner who is banned from displaying a poster featuring an image of a dead foetus alongside a picture of the Labour MP Stella Creasy has failed to overturn a council order against him.

The Guardian

* Far-right extremist who had Christchurch terror attack manifesto was collecting bomb components <[link removed]>

A far-right extremist who called police support for LGBT Pride events the "death of European culture" has admitted terror and explosives offences.

The Independent

* Alleged Iwerne abuser now under police investigation <[link removed]>

Two alleged abusers from Iwerne Christian camps are currently being investigated, including one by the police, according to a spokesperson for the victims.

Anglican Ink

* ‘Abortion rules in chaos as Northern Ireland struggles to cope with new rules imposed by travel restrictions’ <[link removed]>

In a cruel twist, women were faced with the worst access to abortion services in more than 50 years in early April.

SW Londoner

* Mother desperate for help after 14-year-old Christian girl abducted by Islamic gang in Pakistan <[link removed]>

A 14-year-old Christian girl has been abudcted by an Islamic gang in Pakistan. Her mother has said she is terrified her daughter will be raped, forcefully converted to Islam or even executed.

Premier Christian News

* US Supreme Court hears case on "Obamacare" birth control coverage changes <[link removed]>

The US Supreme Court justices seemed concerned Wednesday about the scope of Trump administration rules that would allow more employers who cite a religious or moral objection to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women.

CBS News

* Coronavirus: Texas banned abortions - how did that affect women? <[link removed]>

Texas was one of a handful of states to deem abortions non-essential procedures during the pandemic. But what impact has that decision had?

BBC

* ‘Virus misinformation fuels hatred against India's Muslims’ <[link removed]>

As the misinformation has exploded, so too has real-world violence and anger against Muslims.

Mail Online

** Latest from the No More Faith Schools campaign

* Is Northern Ireland set to move away from religious segregation in schools? <[link removed]>

The idea that children should be educated together regardless of their religious background is gaining welcome support both at government and grassroots level in NI, writes Alastair Lichten.

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