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Coronavirus could be 'disastrous' for world's poorest countries
Coronavirus could be 'disastrous' for world's poorest countries

Concerns are growing for the world's poorest countries as coronavirus continues to spread.

Access to coronavirus hospital treatment must respect dignity of all people, say Church leaders
Access to coronavirus hospital treatment must respect dignity of all people, say Church leaders

Bishops in the Catholic Church have called for access to coronavirus treatment in hospitals to be fair and respect the dignity of all patients.

Priest resumes Eucharist inside historic London church after Archbishop's clarification on building closures
Priest resumes Eucharist inside historic London church after Archbishop's clarification on building closures

A London priest has resumed Eucharists in person inside his historic church after the Archbishop of Canterbury said that the Church of England's position on building closures was "guidance, not instruction".

More suffering for persecuted Christians as they're blamed for coronavirus
More suffering for persecuted Christians as they're blamed for coronavirus

Christians living in countries where persecution is prevalent are coming under a new threat because of conspiracy theories blaming them for the spread of Covid-19.

Concerns for Hong Kong freedoms after arrest of 15 pro-democracy activists
Concerns for Hong Kong freedoms after arrest of 15 pro-democracy activists

Martin Lee, founder of the Democratic party, media tycoon Jimmy Lai and barrister Margaret Ng were among those arrested on charges of illegal assembly.

Teen Challenge co-founder 'could hardly walk or talk' during coronavirus battle
Teen Challenge co-founder 'could hardly walk or talk' during coronavirus battle

The 80-year-old fell ill after visiting the youth organisation's Brooklyn chapter in March.

Next spiritual awakening may come through the internet - Greg Laurie
Next spiritual awakening may come through the internet - Greg Laurie

Buildings may be closed far and wide because of the coronavirus pandemic, but "the doors for the church have never been more open", says megachurch pastor Greg Laurie.

Poll reveals mental health struggles during coronavirus lockdown
Poll reveals mental health struggles during coronavirus lockdown

Stringent social distancing measures are taking their toll on people, particularly those with children at home, a new survey by Gallup has found.

Tim Keller says God has a message for the world during Covid-19 pandemic
Tim Keller says God has a message for the world during Covid-19 pandemic

Popular pastor Tim Keller has shared what he thinks God's message to the world is during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pastor and church members in China arrested after taking part in online Easter service
Pastor and church members in China arrested after taking part in online Easter service

A pastor and several members of his church were detained by police as they took part in an online worship session on Easter Sunday.

Esteemed Christian physicist Sir John Houghton dies from coronavirus complications
Esteemed Christian physicist Sir John Houghton dies from coronavirus complications

A committed Christian, Sir John was widely respected for his activism and research on climate change.

Poland defers decision on change to abortion law
Poland defers decision on change to abortion law

The bill, which seeks to protect unborn babies from disability-selective abortion, has been sent back to a parliamentary committee for further consideration.

Wakefield family to lead Church of England's national virtual service
Wakefield family to lead Church of England's national virtual service

The service was pre-recorded in the living room of the Vasey-Saunders' home.

Oxford professor at centre of mystery over Bible fragments arrested
Oxford professor at centre of mystery over Bible fragments arrested

An Oxford professor accused of selling ancient Bible fragments without permission has been arrested on suspicion of theft and fraud.

Bible translators use skills and AI to bring urgent health messages to marginalised language groups
Bible translators use skills and AI to bring urgent health messages to marginalised language groups

Governments around the world have been pushing urgent health warnings to slow the spread of coronavirus, but Wycliffe Bible Translators is working to ensure that hundreds of minority people groups do not miss out on these key messages because they speak a different language.

Pro-life prayer chain launched across the UK
Pro-life prayer chain launched across the UK

A new initiative has been launched to cover the UK in prayer for the unborn and pro-life witness during the coronavirus lockdown.