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March 18, 2024

Archbishop says war in Gaza is causing untold misery and must end; Charedi Jewish protest at bill requiring register of children not in school system; Explainer on Bob Marley and his Rasta faith
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March 17, 2024

Explainer on Rastafarianism, the faith and political movement made famous by reggae icon Bob Marley, whose biopic "One Love" is topping the Box Office charts
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March 15, 2024

Faith community leaders suggest best way of tackling religious hatred is through dialogue not definitions, and civil society is being left to take the lead in bringing the country together
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March 15, 2024

Government announces new definition of extremism, lists five groups and "risks alienating entire communities"; Number of people giving regularly to parish churches has declined; Pope discusses resignation – “a distant hypothesis”
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March 14, 2024

Government's declared definition of extremism "the wrong policy at the wrong time"; Ukraine Catholic leaders reject calls for white flag surrender; Lord Karan Bilimoria launches campaign for high quality Religious Education
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March 13, 2024

Archbishops warn government’s new definition of extremism will risk more division; No evidence of Church of England 'conveyor belt' for asylum claims; Moves to allow assisted dying in the UK and France