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** Secularism in the media
* Ireland: Mother and baby homes report a ‘damning indictment’ of church and state, say survivors <[link removed]>
The report of the Commission on Mother and Baby Homes has been described as a "damning indictment" of both the church and state, by a coalition of survivors' groups.
Irish Times
* UK sanctions China over 'horrific' treatment of Uyghur Muslims <[link removed]>
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab has announced that the government would launch a review into which UK products can be exported to Xinjiang and introduce financial penalties for Chinese firms that do not comply with the Modern Slavery Act.
City AM
* ‘How I survived a Chinese 're-education' camp for Uighurs’ <[link removed]>
"After 10 years living in France, I returned to China to sign some papers and I was locked up. For the next two years, I was systematically dehumanised, humiliated and brainwashed."
The Guardian
* NI pastor keeps church open despite leaders of main denominations suspending religious gatherings
A pastor in Belfast is keeping his church doors open even though leaders of the main denominations in Northern Ireland have suspended communal religious worship until next month.
Premier Christian News
* ‘How some Christian charities are targeting Jews for conversion’ <[link removed]>
There are Christian charities in the UK openly targeting Jews — and they have millions of pounds to spend, says Steven Jaffe.
The JC
* Cardinal Parolin asked Vatican bank for loan to exit troubling London realty deal <[link removed]>
The second-highest-ranking official at the Vatican reportedly requested a loan two years ago from the Vatican Bank, hoping to buy a high-priced property in London currently at the centre of the institution's financial scandals, calling it "a valid investment."
Religion News Service
* Pope formally allows for more roles for women in the church <[link removed]>
Pope Francis on Monday formally allowed women to serve as readers at liturgies and as alter servers, in a decree that made clear that these roles are separate from the all-male priesthood.
NBC News
* ‘The French Left against Islamism’ <[link removed]>
Debate around extremism has been plagued by cringe-inducing naivety, says Liam Duffy.
Unherd
* Donald Trump launches ‘parting assault on the LGBT+ community’ by stripping discrimination protections <[link removed]>
Trump's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has officially adopted new rules allowing recipients of federal HHS grants to discriminate against LGBT+ people in the name of religious freedom.
Pink News
* ‘Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?’ <[link removed]>
Pakistan is overwhelmingly Muslim - the Hindu community makes up less than 2% of the population. Prejudice against Hindus is ingrained, says M Ilyas Khan.
BBC
** New NSS podcast series - Opinion Out Loud
* Church and state should be separate – Opinion Out Loud Ep 01 <[link removed]>
Stephen Evans says the disestablishment of the Church of England is right in principle and could benefit church and state alike.
** Work for the NSS: Deadline extended
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