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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.
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.
Christians called to remember persecuted church during coronavirus lockdown
The lockdown brought on by the coronavirus in much of the Western world is a "timely reminder" of the plight of Christians imprisoned for their faith worldwide, says Release International CEO Paul Robinson.
Pregnant woman killed in 'horrific' attacks on Christians during coronavirus lockdown
Christians in central Nigeria have fallen victim to "horrific, opportunistic" attacks by armed radicals during the coronavirus lockdown, Open Doors said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Singapore court dismisses gay sex ban challenge
Singapore's High Court has rejected another legal challenge against a ban on gay sex.
Despite hostility and rising nationalism, the Church in India continues to grow
There is an increased, accelerated, escalating violence against the Christian community in India, but it is failing to halt the growth of the church, says Kumar Swamy, National General Secretary of the All-India Christian Council.
Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reportedly tested positive for coronavirus.
Samaritan's Purse opens emergency field hospital in northern Italy
Samaritan's Purse is assisting efforts to stem the outbreak of coronavirus in northern Italy by setting up an emergency field hospital there.
Prince Charles, 71, has coronavirus; Future King in isolation
Prince Charles has reportedly contracted the coronavirus, it has been revealed today.
Persecution against Christians in India is growing
Acts of violence and intimidation against Christians in India rose last year, a new report from the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI) reveals.
Lift economic sanctions against Syrian regime, priests pleads
A priest in Syria is pleading with Western governments to lift economic sanctions agains the Assad regime.