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Stay at home this Easter, says PM Boris Johnson
Johnson acknowledged that the lockdown has forced churches to close and families to be separated, but he said that this was helping to save lives.
Digital Easter for Christians around the world
In an unprecedented Easter Sunday, millions of Christians worldwide are marking the holy day by tuning in to digital church services from their homes.
Pope speaks of hope at vigil to almost empty St Peter's Basilica
With only a handful present in the basilica because of coronavirus restrictions, the Pope admitted that in the face of recent weeks, even "the boldest hope can dissipate".
'We need Easter as much as ever,' says Queen
The Queen has spoken of the power of light over darkness in her first Easter message in which she also said that coronavirus "will not overcome us".
President Trump Easter Blessing: 'We Place Our Trust in the Hands of Almighty God'
President Donald Trump participated in an Easter Blessing from the Oval Office on Good Friday.
Coronavirus pandemic is a 'powerful time to repent', says Francis Chan
There is no way Christians can go back to "church as usual" after the coronavirus pandemic ends, the popular preacher and bestselling author said.
After difficult Ebola fight, Covid-19 poses new threat to Democratic Republic of Congo
Ebola killed some 2,000 people in the country. Now with coronavirus gaining ground, Tearfund is racing to increase access to clean water and share information with communities about how they can stop the latest threat.
Day of prayer held as communities across Asia and Africa brace themselves for Covid-19
There are fears that if the virus takes off in developing countries, it will spread quickly through areas with overcrowding, poor sanitation and inadequate living conditions.
MP criticised after saying churches should open for Easter
A Tory MP has triggered a backlash on social media after saying that churches should be open for private prayer over the Easter weekend.
Easter appeal to help Holy Land survive coronavirus pandemic
Embrace the Middle East, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) and Friends of the Holy Land are warning of "dire consequences" in Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
Christian group considers legal action after abortion provider offers pills by post
A Christian group has said it is considering legal action after an abortion provider launched a 'pills by post' service for women in Northern Ireland during the coronavirus lockdown.
Find hope beyond Covid-19 in resurrection, say Church leaders
The nation will recover and "life will get better", Church leaders said in a Good Friday message.
Christians asked to unite in prayer against Covid-19 on Good Friday
Christians are being asked to come out of their homes at 3pm on Good Friday and pray the Lord's Prayer in an expression of unity during the coronavirus lockdown.
Volunteer chaplains prevented from ministering directly to coronavirus patients
Church of England clergy who have volunteered to serve as temporary chaplains at London hospitals have been advised not to minister directly to coronavirus patients.
Church of England churches told to stay closed this Easter
The Archbishop of Canterbury said the message "Stay home, protect the NHS, save lives" was a "very ethical message".
Archbishop uses Easter message to speak of hope in 'dark days'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has recorded a sermon for Easter in which he will remind people that they are "not alone" during the "dark days of this Easter".