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Reform UK ms fails to respond to questions about whether there is a link between his attacks on Islam and hate crimes Nation.Cymru19:55
Pope Leo calls on world leaders to help end West Bank settler violence The National, Scotland16:09
Two arrested after Muslim woman attacked and hijab torn off Nation.Cymru19:06
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University MailOnline18:54
Christian denied insurance over ‘Jesus Loves You’ stickers Christian Concern11:27
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Nigerian bishop warns Church is losing ‘moral authority’ in Europe Catholic Herald13:33

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Australian archbishop calls for ABC investigation over assisted suicide coverage Catholic Herald11:52

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Comedian Philip Simon wins discrimination case against Fringe venue Scottish Legal News10:35

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Jewish, Muslim dialogue stalled since terror attacks The North West Star08:13

Anti-Muslim hate in London surges sixfold as fears grow over ‘sustained escalation’ Harrow Online08:02

Bullying, discrimination in Tasmanian schools 'real, persistent', report finds ABC Online07:45

Earlier today

Twelve Polish pilgrims returning from Medjugorje die in bus crash Catholic Herald07:07

From hidden fear to record highs - the 'sustained escalation' of anti-Muslim hatred plaguing… My London07:00

In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout MailOnline06:11

Christian charity says Jews practice ‘black magic’ while ‘absolute r******’ turn to Islam Metro.co.uk06:06

Academic abused for support of Jewish Australians, royal commission told ABC Online04:33

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The Week Ahead: Attacks on Christians in the Holy Land, surrogacy debates and the Knock Novena Catholic Herald21:16 18-Aug-26

US bishops call Catholics to prayer and action against abortion pills Catholic Herald21:16 18-Aug-26

In Pictures: Ann Widdecombe’s Funeral at Buckfast Abbey Catholic Herald21:06 18-Aug-26

Conservative library's ban of LGBTQ flags backfires as it now faces calls to nix Bible from… MailOnline19:46 18-Aug-26

Waiting for zero hour: A countdown to war in Yemen? The New Arab18:53 18-Aug-26

St Bernadette relics to return to United States for nationwide tour Catholic Herald18:34 18-Aug-26

Florida bishops defend religious freedom in dispute over school vaccine exemptions Catholic Herald17:53 18-Aug-26

Baptisms in Ireland fall by 30 per cent in 10 years, study finds Catholic Herald16:01 18-Aug-26

Cologne cardinal: Defining synodality a ‘major challenge’ for Church Catholic Herald15:41 18-Aug-26

Leader of group in Orkeny where three monks escaped excommunicated by Catholic Church The National, Scotland14:16 18-Aug-26

Synodalism is an anachronism Catholic Herald14:09 18-Aug-26

A Hindu soldier and a Muslim poet show how religious identities overlapped in 19th-century India The Conversation (UK)14:00 18-Aug-26

Indonesian archbishop recalls panic and solidarity after earthquake Catholic Herald13:59 18-Aug-26

New ‘Muslim Nato’ shows Trump authority in Middle East has collapsed The Independent12:10 18-Aug-26

Dutch bishop hits back at his auxiliary’s critique of synodality Catholic Herald11:57 18-Aug-26

Sikh humanitarian honoured for helping 64 families bring loved ones home EasternEye11:27 18-Aug-26

The Saudi Arabia–Turkiye–Pakistan security agreement: An emerging framework for collective defence, strategic autonomy… Middle East Monitor10:50 18-Aug-26

Archbishop Moth backs petition to uphold religious freedom Catholic Herald09:04 18-Aug-26

Sydney council rejects controversial bid to broadcast Muslim call to prayer from Australia's… MailOnline06:21 18-Aug-26

Idaho abortion laws face ruling over mental health exception Catholic Herald01:26 18-Aug-26

Russia censors LGBT topics from Pope Francis autobiography QNews LGBTIQA+00:22 18-Aug-26

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‘Baby Gabriel’ to undergo first surgery for life-threatening heart defect Catholic Herald22:13 17-Aug-26

With religious hostility surging in Australia, we need to rethink our approach to religious education The Conversation (UK)21:42 17-Aug-26

Reform UK ms fails to respond to questions about whether there is a link between his attacks on Islam and hate crimes Nation.Cymru19:55 17-Aug-26

Attacks on Muslim American candidates reflect an American parochial history driven by fanatical supremacists in power Middle East Monitor19:13 17-Aug-26

Cancelled Jewish comic wins discrimination case against Edinburgh Fringe venue Scottish Daily Express18:47 17-Aug-26

Ten Indian Catholics released after chasing activists from disrupted Mass Catholic Herald18:28 17-Aug-26

Bishop Schneider says SSPX gives Church a ‘service of historical value’ Catholic Herald17:58 17-Aug-26

Egg attack outside church parish hall during community celebration St Helens Star, Cheshire17:57 17-Aug-26

San Antonio archbishop announces laicization of priest found guilty of schism Catholic Herald17:37 17-Aug-26

Yemen’s Houthis strike Saudi naval vessels, arms depot: Spokesman Middle East Monitor17:35 17-Aug-26

Pope Leo calls for two-state solution amid settler attacks Catholic Herald16:46 17-Aug-26

Venue admits scrapping Jewish comedian's Edinburgh Fringe show was discrimination BBC16:20 17-Aug-26

Jewish comedian wins case against Banshee Labyrinth Deadline News15:32 17-Aug-26

Edinburgh Fringe venue 'accepts it discriminated against Jewish comedian' Edinburgh Live15:13 17-Aug-26

After Mecca: The Rise of a New Middle East Security Order and Iran’s Strategic Dilemma Middle East Monitor15:09 17-Aug-26

Fringe venue admits discrimination after cancelling Jewish comic 'over Israel views' The National, Scotland14:47 17-Aug-26

Edinburgh Fringe venue admits discriminating against Jewish comedian by cancelling show Daily Record14:18 17-Aug-26

Twelve books for Christian boys Catholic Herald14:04 17-Aug-26

Fringe venue admits unlawful discrimination against Jewish comedian The Independent13:24 17-Aug-26

Europe’s tallest Marian statue blessed in Poland Catholic Herald11:01 17-Aug-26

Mother banned from seeing brain-injured son while fighting for his life Christian Concern10:36 17-Aug-26

USCCB president: Leo, not Roche, has ‘last word’ on Latin Mass Catholic Herald10:00 17-Aug-26

Announcement: The Catholic Herald enters media partnership with The Cardinal Newman Society Catholic Herald09:08 17-Aug-26

Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown The North West Star08:26 17-Aug-26

Seven dead and dozens injured after deadly stampede at Hindu temple The Mirror07:51 17-Aug-26

Migrant raped male pensioner after 'dragging him behind UK church' in 20-minute attack Daily Star07:48 17-Aug-26

Stampede at a Hindu temple in India's Bihar state leaves 7 dead and over a dozen injured MailOnline06:37 17-Aug-26

Disturbing moment Australian-Jewish tourists are targeted in vile antisemitic attack while… MailOnline05:35 17-Aug-26

Eritrean man found guilty of raping elderly man outside Harrow church Harrow Online23:55 16-Aug-26

A Former Catholic Monk, an Acupuncturist, and a TV Show About Jesus Helped Lead This… Vice (UK)21:41 16-Aug-26

NFP and IVF: two visions of human love Catholic Herald18:03 16-Aug-26

Pope Leo calls on world leaders to help end West Bank settler violence The National, Scotland16:09 16-Aug-26

Pope renews call to end violence against Palestinians in occupied West Bank Middle East Monitor15:58 16-Aug-26

Pope Calls for an End to West Bank Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians Asharq Al-Awsat15:43 16-Aug-26

Pope Calls for an End to West Bank Violence Against Palestinians Asharq Al-Awsat15:33 16-Aug-26

'They feel like they're under siege': The warning over rising antisemitism in schools Manchester Evening News07:14 16-Aug-26

Haiti gangs seek to silence Church, bishop warns Catholic Herald07:01 16-Aug-26

‘But who do you say that I am?’ Catholic Herald07:01 16-Aug-26

Labour MP supports call for better care before assisted suicide debate Catholic Herald06:00 16-Aug-26

Muslim prayer sign at Sheffield cemetery vandalised Sheffield Star05:31 16-Aug-26

Woke Bay Area school took children on trip to mosque where girls were 'encouraged' to wear… MailOnline00:42 16-Aug-26

Two arrested after Muslim woman attacked and hijab torn off Nation.Cymru19:06 15-Aug-26

Hate crime charges filed in Manhattan synagogue attack MailOnline18:28 15-Aug-26

The Assumption: difficulties, answers and faith Catholic Herald18:08 15-Aug-26

'By the grace of jihad, Allah defeated them': As Afghanistan celebrates 'Freedom Day' five… MailOnline17:55 15-Aug-26

Terrifying moment anti-Semite madman attacked NYC synagogue during Friday prayers before… MailOnline15:33 15-Aug-26

Leo’s week: Medjugorje, migrants and Vatican money Catholic Herald14:03 15-Aug-26

Quebec Free Expression Ruling Finds Minister Personally Liable for Christian Event Ban Law News11:08 15-Aug-26

Colombia earthquake leaves Church leaders facing humanitarian crisis Catholic Herald07:05 15-Aug-26

Protestant women to cross Belfast peace line as anti-violence campaign grows - On This Day in 1976 The Irish News06:15 15-Aug-26

Father dies by euthanasia after hospice care denied twice, daughter says Catholic Herald06:04 15-Aug-26

Church school finances questioned as more probes urged The North West Star03:11 15-Aug-26

The Oral Narrative of Anfal in Kurdistan LSE22:25 14-Aug-26

USCCB president says bishops ‘not sure’ they have heard the last word on Traditionis Custodes Catholic Herald22:16 14-Aug-26

In praise of the Latin Mass Society Catholic Herald21:04 14-Aug-26

‘What’s happened to us? Where did we get lost?’ Zimbabwe reckons with the reality of violence… The Zimbabwean20:39 14-Aug-26

FSSP announces expansion to new country Catholic Herald20:34 14-Aug-26

Bishop Mutsaerts’ Open Letter to Leo XIV on synodality Catholic Herald19:02 14-Aug-26

Mississippi town's first Muslim judge faces torrents of abuse, as local lawmaker suggests… MailOnline17:40 14-Aug-26

Catholic group asks Massachusetts bishops to excommunicate Governor Healey Catholic Herald16:20 14-Aug-26

The capture of Cambridge University Christian Concern16:00 14-Aug-26

GP 'preyed on women' grabbing breast during physio examination Teesside Live15:32 14-Aug-26

Owner of closed church told to revisit proposals Cornish Times15:12 14-Aug-26

Pope urges clergy to stick to ‘approved texts’ in liturgy Catholic Herald14:28 14-Aug-26

Why the way we rest matters Catholic Herald14:07 14-Aug-26

UK Catholic charities raise £2.9 billion annually, report finds Catholic Herald13:57 14-Aug-26

Bishop Curry urges protection of Taybeh Christians from settlers Catholic Herald11:35 14-Aug-26

Cardinal Burke: ‘Fight’ and suffer to ensure access to the Latin Mass Catholic Herald10:34 14-Aug-26

A Bet on Community Theos Think Tank09:29 14-Aug-26

'Criminal gang': fraud claims encircle acclaimed school The North West Star07:39 14-Aug-26

C.Africa's Muslims go home years after brutal war MailOnline06:47 14-Aug-26

Historic Catholic church upgraded to Grade II* listed status Catholic Herald06:09 14-Aug-26

"Don't be scared" Delivery driver attacked during far-right protest urges others to speak out Daily Record04:44 14-Aug-26

Legislative architecture of online hate speech offences in Arab cybercrime laws: legality and proportionality Nature.com02:58 14-Aug-26

Judge tosses Trump’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard University The Independent23:17 13-Aug-26

How to navigate the pathways to peace in the Horn of Africa LSE21:49 13-Aug-26

Bishop David Oakley appears in court over rape charges Catholic Herald20:49 13-Aug-26

Australian bishop found guilty of abusing young men Catholic Herald19:17 13-Aug-26

Palestinian Christian-majority Taybeh in occupied West Bank caught between Israeli army restrictions, occupier attacks Middle East Monitor18:55 13-Aug-26

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University MailOnline18:54 13-Aug-26

Bishop Barron criticises Massachusetts governor over abortion law Catholic Herald18:47 13-Aug-26

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