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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.
Bishop's wife who was abducted by gunmen is freed
A bishop's wife who was abducted by armed gunmen in northern Nigeria earlier this month has been released.
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.
More churches move online as coronavirus spreads
"We're thankful for technology that allows us to host church online and stay connected as a community during this time," said Bethel Church.