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The challenges of home-schooling
If you've suddenly become a home-schooling parent because of coronavirus, I want to welcome you to the new challenges that lie ahead of you but also encourage you that you are not alone.

Three words of hope to help you handle self-isolation
It's vital to take charge of the situation and not let the situation take charge of us

N T Wright warns against 'knee-jerk' assumption that coronavirus is God's punishment
Theologian N T Wright has cautioned against jumping to conclusions about whether coronavirus is a punishment or sign from God.

Pastor arrested for defying coronavirus orders says he will suspend church services for now
The Florida pastor arrested for defying restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus has agreed to suspend public services at his church for now.

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.

People are praying more as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - research
One effect of the coronavirus pandemic is that it is causing Christians to pray more, new research has found.

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.

News anchor asks TD Jakes to pray to God live on air for help with coronavirus pandemic
Megachurch pastor T D Jakes was asked to pray for the coronavirus pandemic during an appearance on MSNBC Live.

Despite the challenges, churches are also growing in the coronavirus pandemic
Many pastors report that their churches have become more innovative with technology as a result of the pandemic.

Christian politicians back letter warning of destitution for victims of modern day slavery
The letter to Priti Patel, , signed by a number of Christian politicians, warns that victims of modern day slavery may not be able to self-isolate or access financial assistance during the coronavirus pandemic.

Royal College of Physicians says it does not support change in the law on assisted dying
The announcement was welcomed by the Christian Medical Fellowship and anti-euthanasia campaign group Care Not Killing.

Franklin Graham's non-profit sets up emergency coronavirus hospital in New York's Central Park
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said officials would be monitoring the field hospital erected in Central Park by Samaritan's Purse after it came under fire from LGBTQ advocates.

Leprosy Mission warns of coronavirus 'time bomb' in developing countries
With millions across developing countries living in overcrowded slums, concepts such as social distancing are "not only culturally alien but totally unattainable", the Leprosy Mission said.

Legal proceedings against Government started after double U-turn on abortion
Christian Concern is mounting a legal challenge against changes to abortion regulations brought in by the Government during the coronavirus crisis.

Exclusive: Anglican bishop to visit International Space Station
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, will become the world's first 'Episconaut' when she is launched into orbit from Cape Canaveral by NASA later this year as part of a new church initiative called 'To Eternity And Beyond'.

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.