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Coronavirus outbreak is an opportunity for proclaiming the Gospel, says Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie
Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie said the fear of the virus may be worse than the virus itself.

Glasgow Archdiocese cancels Lent festival over coronavirus concerns
The Archdiocese of Glasgow has cancelled its Lenten arts festival over concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.

Ex-trans woman says doctor played down impact of medical transition
A woman who transitioned to become a man before returning to her biological sex has spoken of the "lie" she was told by a doctor about the gender reassignment process.

The Dean's Beans: Blackburn Cathedral launches its own range of tea and coffee
When Blackburn Cathedral launched its own gin two years ago, it started turning a profit in just six months. Now it's hoping to repeat that success with its new tea and coffee blends.

Church coronavirus risk still 'very low', says science chief
The Government's Chief Scientific Adviser has said that older people can continue to attend church as normal for now.

Pope livestreams Mass for people with coronavirus
Pope Francis is utilising live broadcasts to reach people affected by the coronavirus, including the vulnerable and medical workers on the frontline of the fight against the outbreak.

Four Willow Creek summit staffers have coronavirus
Four people involved with the Willow Creek Leadership Summit in Germany last month are now confirmed to have coronavirus.

More support for churches struggling with bat populations
Churches at risk of damage from unsustainable bat roosts are benefitting from a nationwide scheme to protect their buildings that will also enable the mammals to thrive.

Appeal launched to support Christians in Bethlehem hit by coronavirus outbreak
The closure of the Church of Nativity and other tourist sites in Bethlehem due to the coronavirus is expected to have a "disastrous" impact on the local economy, including many Christians who rely on tourism for a living, a faith group has said.

Amid UK's coronavirus outbreak, no order - yet - for churches to close
Churches can continue to hold services and public events for now, although this may change as the Government meets this week to discuss its coronavirus strategy.

Over $150,000 raised for family of youth pastor who lost 4-year-old daughter in tornado
Over $150,000 has been raised for a youth pastor and his family after they lost their 4-year-old daughter and their home in last week's tornado close to Nashville, Tennessee.

Steep drop in the number of practising Christians in America
The proportion of practising Christians in the US has nearly halved in the last 20 years.

Faith groups must get their 'own house in order' if they are to advance women's rights - Christian Aid
In a report coinciding with International Women's Day, Christian Aid says that the "patriarchal structures" within faith groups have often been a "disservice" to women and girls throughout history.
Pope to livestream Sunday prayer in face of coronavirus outbreak
The Pope is to livestream his Sunday blessing from inside the Vatican in a bid to prevent large crowds gathering in St Peter's Square amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Thousands march in Spain to challenge diversity lessons in schools
Around 5,000 people took part in the march in the south-eastern city of Murcia under the banner of "our children belong to us".

Prayer is 'the most important thing', says Mark Wahlberg
Ted star Mark Wahlberg is taking more time off from the gym these days, but one thing he's not leaving out of his busy schedule is his faith.