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John Piper shares his thoughts on why God allowed coronavirus
John Piper shares his thoughts on why God allowed coronavirus

Despite the gloomy topic, Piper was upbeat as he said that people do not need to be afraid of death or the coronavirus.

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
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.

New church minister inducted online due to Covid-19 restrictions
New church minister inducted online due to Covid-19 restrictions

Rev Alastair Duncan, who was installed online as minister of St George's Tron, said it was "an odd situation to be in" to be inducted into a new role at a time when so much of what he can do is restricted by the coronavirus lockdown.

British and Irish Church leaders call for prayer for the suffering during Holy Week
British and Irish Church leaders call for prayer for the suffering during Holy Week

British and Irish Church leaders have issued a joint call to Christians across the denominations to pray during Holy Week for all those suffering as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Queen reflects on the comfort of prayer in coronavirus address to the nation
Queen reflects on the comfort of prayer in coronavirus address to the nation

In a speech that invoked the spirit of the Blitz, the Queen told the nation that "better days will return".

Millions of Christians mark Palm Sunday at home
Millions of Christians mark Palm Sunday at home

In lieu of traditional processions and services at church, millions of Christians around the world are marking Palm Sunday at home under lockdown due to coronavirus.

Calls for Titus Trust to close over John Smyth abuse
Calls for Titus Trust to close over John Smyth abuse

There have been calls for the Titus Trust to close after it reached a settlement with victims of John Smyth.

Respected Free Church minister passes away from coronavirus
Respected Free Church minister passes away from coronavirus

Christians have been paying tribute to respected minister and author John J Murray, who died on Wednesday from coronavirus aged 85.

Church minister sues hotel after disruption to marriage conference
Church minister sues hotel after disruption to marriage conference

A church minister who says his marriage conference was halted halfway through by hotel staff is to take legal action.

Church pastor being investigated over £91 'plague protection kits' to fight coronavirus
Church pastor being investigated over £91 'plague protection kits' to fight coronavirus

The Charity Commission is investigating a church pastor over £91 'plague protection kits' to ward off coronavirus.

Matthew Broderick's pastor sister was so sure she was going to die of coronavirus, she planned her funeral
Matthew Broderick's pastor sister was so sure she was going to die of coronavirus, she planned her funeral

Janet Broderick, whose brother is Hollywood actor Matthew Broderick, described how her condition deteriorated so rapidly that she prayed to Jesus and planned her funeral even before her tests results had come back.

N T Wright warns against 'knee-jerk' assumption that coronavirus is God's punishment
N T Wright warns against 'knee-jerk' assumption that coronavirus is God's punishment

Theologian N T Wright has cautioned against jumping to conclusions about whether coronavirus is a punishment or sign from God.

Pastor arrested for defying coronavirus orders says he will suspend church services for now
Pastor arrested for defying coronavirus orders says he will suspend church services for now

The Florida pastor arrested for defying restrictions put in place to slow the spread of coronavirus has agreed to suspend public services at his church for now.

Twilight star says he and wife relied on Christian faith to get through stillbirth of baby girl
Twilight star says he and wife relied on Christian faith to get through stillbirth of baby girl

Kellan Lutz and his wife Brittany suffered the tragic loss of their baby girl at six and a half months in February.

People are praying more as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - research
People are praying more as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - research

One effect of the coronavirus pandemic is that it is causing Christians to pray more, new research has found.