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Trump declares National Day of Prayer for 'protection & strength' amid Coronavirus crisis
Trump declares National Day of Prayer for 'protection & strength' amid Coronavirus crisis

Donald Trump has announced that Sunday 15 March will be a National Day of Prayer in the United States amid the coronavirus health crisis.

All 16 of the Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls fragments are modern-day forgeries
All 16 of the Museum of the Bible's Dead Sea Scrolls fragments are modern-day forgeries

The findings of an exhaustive investigation concluded that none of the fragments in the museum's collection are authentic.

Joel Osteen suspends public services over coronavirus outbreak
Joel Osteen suspends public services over coronavirus outbreak

Joel Osteen is moving services at his Lakewood megachurch online as coronavirus continues to spread around the US.

Pastor sister of actor Matthew Broderick tests positive for coronavirus
Pastor sister of actor Matthew Broderick tests positive for coronavirus

The Rev Janet Broderick, sister of actor Matthew Broderick, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Mike Pence prays with coronavirus task force for God's help; Liberals and atheists mock
Mike Pence prays with coronavirus task force for God's help; Liberals and atheists mock

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has been mocked by liberals after the White House released a photo of him in his White House office leading a prayer before commencing a meeting with his coronavirus task force.

Coronavirus outbreak is an opportunity for proclaiming the Gospel, says Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie
Coronavirus outbreak is an opportunity for proclaiming the Gospel, says Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie

Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie said the fear of the virus may be worse than the virus itself.

Pastor tests positive for coronavirus, shook 100s of worshippers' hands in historic DC church
Pastor tests positive for coronavirus, shook 100s of worshippers' hands in historic DC church

The pastor of a historic Georgetown Episcopal Church in Washington D.C. has become the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the district, and in an alarming development officials are now reporting that the church leader shook the hands of hundreds of worshippers during recent services.

Pregnant youth pastor killed, husband in critical condition after 'horrific' head-on crash
Pregnant youth pastor killed, husband in critical condition after 'horrific' head-on crash

A pregnant youth pastor from Alabama and her unborn daughter have been killed, and her husband critically injured in a head-on crash at the weekend.

Over $150,000 raised for family of youth pastor who lost 4-year-old daughter in tornado
Over $150,000 raised for family of youth pastor who lost 4-year-old daughter in tornado

Over $150,000 has been raised for a youth pastor and his family after they lost their 4-year-old daughter and their home in last week's tornado close to Nashville, Tennessee.

Steep drop in the number of practising Christians in America
Steep drop in the number of practising Christians in America

The proportion of practising Christians in the US has nearly halved in the last 20 years.

High school football coach fired for praying after games loses appeal to Federal Court
High school football coach fired for praying after games loses appeal to Federal Court

A federal court has ruled that a school district in Washington state was within its rights to dismiss a high school football coach after he refused to stop praying at the 50-yard line after games.

Craig Groeschel in self-isolation after attending Willow Creek summit cut short due to coronavirus
Craig Groeschel in self-isolation after attending Willow Creek summit cut short due to coronavirus

Life.Church pastors Craig Groeschel and Bobby Gruenewald were made aware of the diagnosis while travelling back to the US.

Beth Moore says memorising Scripture helped her to heal from sexual abuse
Beth Moore says memorising Scripture helped her to heal from sexual abuse

The evangelist spoke candidly about how she fell victim to childhood sexual abuse despite being part of a committed churchgoing family.

YouTube is within its rights to censor conservative content, court rules
YouTube is within its rights to censor conservative content, court rules

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the video-sharing platform is not compelled by the First Amendment to allow all viewpoints to be shared on the site.

John MacArthur's son, Mark MacArthur, charged with fraud
John MacArthur's son, Mark MacArthur, charged with fraud

The son of Pastor John MacArthur has been charged with fraud.

Judge says Wheaton College students can evangelize in Chicago park
Judge says Wheaton College students can evangelize in Chicago park

A federal judge ruled Thursday that Wheaton College students who were barred from evangelizing in a downtown Chicago park must be allowed to exercise their First Amendment rights until the legal dispute is resolved.