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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.
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".
Church closures are a 'mistake' - Michael Nazir-Ali
Churches should be allowed to open their doors for prayer this Easter, the former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali has said.
Christian charities ask Government for help to continue helping people in coronavirus lockdown
Christian Aid, World Vision and Open Doors warned that they are seeing income "plummet" and will struggle to support those in need without assistance from the Government.
Bethel Church receives hundreds of requests for healing from coronavirus stress
Bethel Church's Chris Gore said around a hundred calls were coming in a day, with most of the requests relating to stress over the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus is making people more open to the Gospel than ever - Nicky Gumbel
Holy Trinity Brompton pastor Nicky Gumbel and his wife Pippa are seeing an unprecedented openness to the Gospel during the coronavirus lockdown.
Diocese of London asks all livestreaming from church buildings to stop
The Diocese of London has asked certain clergy who were still able to livestream services from their buildings to stop for the time being.
PraySTAYsay: a new campaign to reach sports people during the lockdown
The world of sports may have shut down due to coronavirus, but the mission to reach sports people everywhere with the Gospel has not, says one evangelistic group that has just launched a new campaign to support outreach during this season of lockdown.
Pastor who spent a week in ICU with coronavirus praying for Boris Johnson to pull through
A pastor who survived coronavirus after fighting for his life in intensive care has said he is "praying that God would breathe the breath of life" into Boris Johnson's lungs.