The NSS has revealed that 132 religious charities were registered in the UK in November. Exactly half (66) were registered solely under 'religious activities'. The NSS argues that advancing religion shouldn't be a charitable purpose.

Preparation for the sacraments of confirmation and communion will be moved away from schools in Ireland's largest Catholic diocese.

A video of a boy pleading for his foreskin to be "glued back on" after he was circumcised has gone viral in Malaysia – with some commenters laughing off his distress. The NSS argues that no child should be subjected to unnecessary ritual surgery on their genitals.

A poll has found that 52% of Australians think religion is a divisive rather than uniting force in their country. It also found that Australians back religious freedom for people, but not for institutions. The poll comes as religious leaders object to plans to outlaw religious discrimination. Worryingly, 56% of Australians think people should not be allowed to ridicule the religious views of others.

A new education bill in New Zealand is proposing is that religious instruction be on an opt-in basis to ensure parental consent for a student's participation.

A police report has been filed for blasphemy in Indonesia against a man who claims to be the final prophet of Islam.

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