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Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book
Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book

John Piper has released a new book sharing his thoughts on what God might be doing through the coronavirus pandemic.

Christian family movie 'The Pilgrim's Progress' free to watch for a limited time only
Christian family movie 'The Pilgrim's Progress' free to watch for a limited time only

The family-friendly movie has been made available for free streaming to support families struggling to find faith-affirming entertainment during the lockdown.

Greenbelt organisers take 'crushing' decision to cancel festival because of coronavirus
Greenbelt organisers take 'crushing' decision to cancel festival because of coronavirus

The 47th Greenbelt has been postponed until 2021, with ticketholders offered the option of rolling over their tickets to next year's event.

Vicar of Dibley set to return for one-off special
Vicar of Dibley set to return for one-off special

The special will air as part of the BBC's charity Big Night In.

Netflix cancels Messiah series; No season 2 for Mark Burnett produced show
Netflix cancels Messiah series; No season 2 for Mark Burnett produced show

Netflix has cancelled its 'Messiah' series, confirming that there will be no Season 2 of the show, which was produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.

Andrea Bocelli says he wanted stirring Easter Sunday concert to be 'only a prayer' and not an exhibition
Andrea Bocelli says he wanted stirring Easter Sunday concert to be 'only a prayer' and not an exhibition

The classical singer said he wanted his viral concert from the Duomo cathedral in Milan to be "only a prayer".

Andrea Bocelli brings 'love, healing and hope' with live Easter concert from Duomo di Milano
Andrea Bocelli brings 'love, healing and hope' with live Easter concert from Duomo di Milano

The opera singer cut a lonely figure as he sang Amazing Grace and other Christian songs from the empty Duomo di Milano.

Twilight star says he and wife relied on Christian faith to get through stillbirth of baby girl
Twilight star says he and wife relied on Christian faith to get through stillbirth of baby girl

Kellan Lutz and his wife Brittany suffered the tragic loss of their baby girl at six and a half months in February.

Actor Jon Voight is praying that God would take away 'curse' of the coronavirus
Actor Jon Voight is praying that God would take away 'curse' of the coronavirus

The Midnight Cowboy star, whose daughter is Angelina Jolie, added that he hopes that the pandemic will cause people to love each other more.

Transformers star's pastor father dies of coronavirus
Transformers star's pastor father dies of coronavirus

Transformers: Age of Extinction star Sophia Myles has reported that her dad, a former church vicar, has passed away from coronavirus.

'God is in this' - Dolly Parton tells fans to 'keep the faith' during coronavirus pandemic
'God is in this' - Dolly Parton tells fans to 'keep the faith' during coronavirus pandemic

The country music legend believes God has a lesson for people in the present crisis.

Priest plays Amazing Grace full blast from his car to 'lift spirits' during coronavirus lockdown
Priest plays Amazing Grace full blast from his car to 'lift spirits' during coronavirus lockdown

With churches encouraged to get creative in reaching people during the coronavirus lockdown, one London pastor did just that by driving down a residential street and playing the classic hymn "Amazing Grace" at full volume from the back of his car.

Jesus is the same in every season, even a pandemic, says Matt Redman
Jesus is the same in every season, even a pandemic, says Matt Redman

Matt Redman is encouraging people to "sing unchanging truth" as coronavirus continues to spread around the world.

Justin Bieber broadcasts Sunday service to his 130 million Instagram followers
Justin Bieber broadcasts Sunday service to his 130 million Instagram followers

Millions of Christians around the world 'went to church' digitally over the weekend and it was no different for the Bieber household.

Justin Bieber says 'God, we trust you in these times' as he prays amid coronavirus crisis
Justin Bieber says 'God, we trust you in these times' as he prays amid coronavirus crisis

Justin Bieber used his Instagram Live this week to lead his fans in prayer as much of the Western world has been shut down over coronavirus.

Coronavirus is 'not fake news', says gospel singer Sandi Patty after she tests positive
Coronavirus is 'not fake news', says gospel singer Sandi Patty after she tests positive

She is urging her fans to sit up and take note of the seriousness of the pandemic by doing what they can to stay at home and practise social distancing.