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600 attacks on places of worship in Northern Ireland in five years
August 27, 2020 By Faith Matters

600 attacks on places of worship in Northern Ireland in five years

Concern has been expressed after figures showed there have been more than 600 attacks on places of worship in Northern Ireland in the last five years. According to police statistics, there have been 601 incidents of criminal damage to religious buildings, churchyards or cemeteries since 2014/15. The number of attacks has remained relatively consistent each […]

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Robert Jenrick hopeful places of worship will open in ‘the coming weeks’
May 31, 2020 By Faith Matters

Robert Jenrick hopeful places of worship will open in ‘the coming weeks’

Places of worship in England will probably open for private prayer before opening up for small weddings and services, the Communities Secretary said. Robert Jenrick said he understands why people of faith may find it “strange” that places of worship would remain closed when shops and other places may open in the coming weeks and […]

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