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Katy Perry wins appeal in copyright dispute with Christian rapper
Marcus Gray, who raps under the name of AKA Flame, sued Perry for copyright infringement, claiming that her 2013 No 1 hit "Dark Horse" had taken the beat from his song, "Joyful Noise" featuring Lecrae, without his permission.

Church weddings will continue during coronavirus pandemic but with only five people present
People with a church wedding booked in the coming months are facing the prospect of having to drastically scale back their plans after the Church of England introduced guidance recommending no more than five people in attendance - the legal minimum.

6-year-old girl teaches autistic brother 2 Timothy 1:7 to allay coronavirus fears
A young child's decision to follow the words of the Bible is inspiring others to choose faith over fear in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Training courses for Franklin Graham's tour postponed over coronavirus
Training courses taking place in connection with Franklin Graham's UK tour have been postponed in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

Churches can counter 'epidemic of fear' over coronavirus with acts of love
"As churches let's be communities that spread hope, generosity and gratitude."

Justin Welby to lead first virtual Church of England service following coronavirus changes
The first virtual service since the Church of England announced the suspension of public worship over coronavirus is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

Wycliffe Bible Translators cancels summer camps
Its summer events are cancelled but Wycliffe said its wider work of Bible translation was continuing in spite of the pandemic.

New Church guidance issued to keep funerals safe during coronavirus pandemic
The number of people able to attend a funeral will be limited during the coronavirus pandemic under new guidelines brought in by the Church of England.

A new hymn of comfort from Keith and Kristyn Getty
Keith and Kristyn Getty have penned a new hymn to bring a message of comfort and assurance in Christ during these challenging times.

Should Christians watch horror movies and TV shows?
Some Christians believe that scary movies are the work of the devil or at the very least they open up the door to him.

Christian NBA star Stephen Curry giving a million free meals to school kids affected by coronavirus outbreak
Many children from low income families rely on school to eat each day.

Catholic Church leaders hope buildings will 'be a focal point of prayer' as public worship is suspended
The Catholic Church has confirmed that public Mass will be suspended starting on Friday evening over coronavirus concerns.

Coronavirus concerns force cancellation of Spring Harvest 2020
Organisers said the financial consequences of the decision to cancel "will be serious".

What is the impact of churches closing because of coronavirus?
While I agree that there are good reasons for closing, and that we should follow government guidelines, we also need to be aware of the potential consequences.

Rochester Cathedral spire lit up blue as a 'sign of constant prayers'
"These are difficult and challenging times," said cathedral Dean Dr Philip Hasketh.

Coronavirus is an opportunity for the Church to 'rise up' - Baptist leader
The head of the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has encouraged Christians not to be afraid in the face of the coronavirus pandemic but instead look for opportunities to serve their communities and love their neighbours.