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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".

Pastor Jamal Bryant's $150 per person Coronavirus test event postponed
Pastor Jamal Bryant's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has announced that it is postponing its $150 per person Coronavirus testing event at the church.

Finding peace in the pandemic
Whether it's the relentlessness of life or the panic of the pandemic, what are we meant to do? How can we pray at times like these?

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

Dr Catherine Hamlin: A beautiful life
As the world faces a period of severe trial involving Covid-19, the late Dr Hamlin's words and life example are a timely inspiration to us all.

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.

The challenges of home-schooling
If you've suddenly become a home-schooling parent because of coronavirus, I want to welcome you to the new challenges that lie ahead of you but also encourage you that you are not alone.

Three words of hope to help you handle self-isolation
It's vital to take charge of the situation and not let the situation take charge of us

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