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'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.
Pastor dies of coronavirus days after saying 'my faith has never wavered'
A Louisiana pastor has died a day after testing positive of coronavirus. Pastor Ronnie Hampton of New Vision Community Church died just days after telling followers not to be afraid of the virus and reassuring them "my faith has never wavered."
China's religious minorities especially vulnerable to coronavirus, rights group warns
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has warned that the coronavirus pandemic may exacerbate the decline in religious liberty in China.
Megachurch pastor arrested for holding services despite coronavirus restrictions
A megachurch pastor in Florida has been arrested after officials said he was continuing to hold services at his church in defiance of restrictions on gathering in large numbers. His arrest comes as a new poll reveals that nearly a fifth of Americans are still heading out each week to take part in public worship despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Billions of dumped Coca-Cola bottles are driving global climate crisis - Tearfund
Coca-Cola and other big brands are fuelling the global climate crisis by failing to take responsibility for the large amount of plastic packaging in their products that ends up either dumped or burnt, Tearfund has said.
2 Dead, Dozens Have Coronavirus After 60 Choir Members Gather For Rehearsal
Two have died and dozens have tested positive for Coronavirus after an outbreak within a group of 60 choir members who took part in a rehearsal earlier in March.
Healthy 44-year-old Sunday School teacher, father of 6, dies of coronavirus in Texas
A 44-year-old Sunday School teacher from a Texas church has died of coronavirus. Adolph (T.J.) Mendez was a married father of six children, and was described as in perfect health, but sadly died just two days after testing positive for coronavirus.
Pro-life group threatens legal action over changes to abortion regulations during coronavirus lockdown
A pro-life group is threatening legal action over temporary changes to abortion regulations making it possible for women to terminate their pregnancies at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pastor who spent a week in ICU with coronavirus praises Jesus as he leaves hospital
"Jesus is my healer," said father-of-three pastor Mark McClurg who came close to death with coronavirus.
Singapore court dismisses gay sex ban challenge
Singapore's High Court has rejected another legal challenge against a ban on gay sex.
Priests called in to comfort the sick and bereaved at pop-up coronavirus hospital
Priests will be on hand to offer comfort to those being treated at the NHS Nightingale Hospital and their loved ones.
Spring Harvest launches online conference after cancelling event over coronavirus
After coronavirus forced the cancellation of Spring Harvest's annual conference, organisers will instead be broadcasting into people's homes.
Health officials tried to stop retailers selling Easter eggs because of coronavirus pandemic
Retailers are continuing to sell Easter eggs despite some health officials telling them to pull them from the shelves during the coronavirus pandemic.
New York City pastor dies of coronavirus, spends last moments quarantined away from family
Rev. Isaac Graham, the pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Harlem, New York City, has died after contracting the coronavirus. The 66-year-old died just six days after testing positive amid the coronavirus pandemic currently devastating countries around the world.
One dead, dozens sick after Illinois church revival service, many confirmed with coronavirus
At least one person has died, and 43 people have fallen ill at an Illinois Pentecostal church, with at least 10 testing positive for coronavirus so far.
10 coronavirus cases, including one fatality, after church service
There are fears that dozens of people may have contracted coronavirus after attending a church service.