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Calls for religious freedom to be upheld during coronavirus pandemic
Calls for religious freedom to be upheld during coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic must not be used as a pretext for infringing on religious freedom and other human rights, an advocacy group has said.

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.

Family gatherings and church are top priorities for people after lockdown
Family gatherings and church are top priorities for people after lockdown

The top priorities for Americans when lockdown measures are eased is being allowed to gather in homes and churches.

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.

How to stay peaceful during a storm
How to stay peaceful during a storm

It is time, people of God, to live out of peace and show the world what it looks like to rest during a huge storm.

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.