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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.

New Wine fears for future after cancelling summer events
New Wine has been forced to cancel its summer events over the coronavirus pandemic but it fears that the hefty cost will jeopardise its future.

Christ the Redeemer lit up with flags of countries affected by coronavirus pandemic
The hashtag #praytogether was also projected onto the monument in various languages.

'We are still at peace,' say family of pastor who is Malaysia's first COVID-19 death
The family of a 60-year-old pastor who has become Malaysia's first death from COVID-19 say they are at peace in spite of their loss.

Key workers: religious workers can continue to send their children to school
"Religious staff" are included in a new list of "key workers" who are exempt from the nationwide closure of schools in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Church in mourning as four members of Christian family succumb to coronavirus
Another three members of the family are in hospital with the virus, two on life support and one in a "stable" condition.

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.

Katy Perry wins appeal in copyright dispute with Christian rapper
Marcus Gray, who raps under the name of AKA Flame, sued Perry for copyright infringement, claiming that her 2013 No 1 hit "Dark Horse" had taken the beat from his song, "Joyful Noise" featuring Lecrae, without his permission.

Church weddings will continue during coronavirus pandemic but with only five people present
People with a church wedding booked in the coming months are facing the prospect of having to drastically scale back their plans after the Church of England introduced guidance recommending no more than five people in attendance - the legal minimum.

6-year-old girl teaches autistic brother 2 Timothy 1:7 to allay coronavirus fears
A young child's decision to follow the words of the Bible is inspiring others to choose faith over fear in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Training courses for Franklin Graham's tour postponed over coronavirus
Training courses taking place in connection with Franklin Graham's UK tour have been postponed in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Churches can counter 'epidemic of fear' over coronavirus with acts of love
"As churches let's be communities that spread hope, generosity and gratitude."

Justin Welby to lead first virtual Church of England service following coronavirus changes
The first virtual service since the Church of England announced the suspension of public worship over coronavirus is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

Wycliffe Bible Translators cancels summer camps
Its summer events are cancelled but Wycliffe said its wider work of Bible translation was continuing in spite of the pandemic.

New Church guidance issued to keep funerals safe during coronavirus pandemic
The number of people able to attend a funeral will be limited during the coronavirus pandemic under new guidelines brought in by the Church of England.

A new hymn of comfort from Keith and Kristyn Getty
Keith and Kristyn Getty have penned a new hymn to bring a message of comfort and assurance in Christ during these challenging times.