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A decades-long tradition of holding prayers before full council meetings in Kent’s cathedral city is set to end following a vote to scrap the custom.

A MOTION on religious freedom around the world, calling for action by the Government, was carried by the General Synod unanimously on Friday.

On Monday, Leicester and Crystal Palace agreed pre-match with referee Graham Scott that there would be a pause in their Premier League match to allow Wesley Fofana and Cheikhou Kouyate to break their Ramadan fast

The USCIRF, in its report, has said, “Designate India as a ‘country of particular concern,’ or CPC, for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations, as defined by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA).”

As part of Ramadan, Muslims fast during daylight hours, making it difficult for footballers to maintain energy levels; Leicester’s clash with Crystal Palace on Monday night took place as the sun set, and Wesley Fofana and Cheikhou Kouyate were permitted to break their fast mid-game

A report by The All Party Parliamentary Group on Religion in the Media is calling for greater understanding of religious beliefs amongst journalists and reporters.

Organisers seek backing of two-thirds of MPs for all-party motion citing China’s treatment of Uyghurs

Police have said they “deeply” regret the hurt caused when a Good Friday service was shut down for breaching Covid-19 restrictions.

Despite continuing physical distancing measures, many are determined to celebrate the religious tradition safely.

Figures from Jewish, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh communities send condolences to Royal family, praising Duke’s focus on interfaith work