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Call for Prayer as Boris Johnson moved to intensive care
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was admitted to hospital on Sunday due to coronavirus symptom, has been moved to intensive care due to worsening symptoms. According to a Downing Street spokesperson, Mr Johnson has asked Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to deputise for him.

John Piper shares his thoughts on why God allowed coronavirus
Despite the gloomy topic, Piper was upbeat as he said that people do not need to be afraid of death or the coronavirus.
Dozens of churches granted legal status in Egypt
Despite the development, Christians in Egypt are still facing discrimination, a human rights group has warned.

Burma cardinal says China should apologise for its 'lies and propaganda' that have put millions in danger
A cardinal in Burma has launched a scathing attack on the Chinese Communist Party over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, saying that it bears "primary responsibility" for the global pandemic and should offer an apology to the world.

New church minister inducted online due to Covid-19 restrictions
Rev Alastair Duncan, who was installed online as minister of St George's Tron, said it was "an odd situation to be in" to be inducted into a new role at a time when so much of what he can do is restricted by the coronavirus lockdown.

British and Irish Church leaders call for prayer for the suffering during Holy Week
British and Irish Church leaders have issued a joint call to Christians across the denominations to pray during Holy Week for all those suffering as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Queen reflects on the comfort of prayer in coronavirus address to the nation
In a speech that invoked the spirit of the Blitz, the Queen told the nation that "better days will return".

Pastor Jamal Bryant's $150 per person Coronavirus test event postponed
Pastor Jamal Bryant's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has announced that it is postponing its $150 per person Coronavirus testing event at the church.

Finding peace in the pandemic
Whether it's the relentlessness of life or the panic of the pandemic, what are we meant to do? How can we pray at times like these?

Millions of Christians mark Palm Sunday at home
In lieu of traditional processions and services at church, millions of Christians around the world are marking Palm Sunday at home under lockdown due to coronavirus.

Calls for Titus Trust to close over John Smyth abuse
There have been calls for the Titus Trust to close after it reached a settlement with victims of John Smyth.

Respected Free Church minister passes away from coronavirus
Christians have been paying tribute to respected minister and author John J Murray, who died on Wednesday from coronavirus aged 85.

Church minister sues hotel after disruption to marriage conference
A church minister who says his marriage conference was halted halfway through by hotel staff is to take legal action.

Church pastor being investigated over £91 'plague protection kits' to fight coronavirus
The Charity Commission is investigating a church pastor over £91 'plague protection kits' to ward off coronavirus.

Dr Catherine Hamlin: A beautiful life
As the world faces a period of severe trial involving Covid-19, the late Dr Hamlin's words and life example are a timely inspiration to us all.

Matthew Broderick's pastor sister was so sure she was going to die of coronavirus, she planned her funeral
Janet Broderick, whose brother is Hollywood actor Matthew Broderick, described how her condition deteriorated so rapidly that she prayed to Jesus and planned her funeral even before her tests results had come back.