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Church of England must act now to end racism or people will leave; British Jewish community “can do better” on race and prejudice; Ban on gay conversion therapy in Northern Ireland includes prayer; American faith leaders hope George Floyd verdict will boost racial justice campaigns
George Floyd murder verdict welcomed with prayers; European super league plan leads to antisemitic abuse; Confidentiality agreements silencing church critics must end; Richard Dawkins stripped of humanist award; Rabbi's “Scubi Jew” plan to clean up the oceans
Church of England "paid off" people complaining of racism; Ireland makes church attendance a criminal offence; Online religion seen negatively by young people; TikTok Sunny shines a light on his Sikh faith
Open letter of protest at cuts to Chester Theology and Religious Studies dept; Memorial services and prayers for Prince Philip; TikTok fame for berating evangelicalism
Ukrainian churches appeal for peace; Church bells toll for the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral; French advised to leave Pakistan in row over cartoon; Alpacas maintain church graveyard in Leeds
Religious literacy essential for great journalism; Ramadan live local newspaper sites; Templeton money to develop RE world views ; Harrods withdraws handbag with Hindu god image
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