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Your daily media briefing - Thursday 7 May

  

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

 

Cardinal Pell 'knew of' clergy abuse, says Australian royal commission

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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?

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’

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?

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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