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New York City pastor dies of coronavirus, spends last moments quarantined away from family
New York City pastor dies of coronavirus, spends last moments quarantined away from family

Rev. Isaac Graham, the pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Harlem, New York City, has died after contracting the coronavirus. The 66-year-old died just six days after testing positive amid the coronavirus pandemic currently devastating countries around the world.

One dead, dozens sick after Illinois church revival service, many confirmed with coronavirus
One dead, dozens sick after Illinois church revival service, many confirmed with coronavirus

At least one person has died, and 43 people have fallen ill at an Illinois Pentecostal church, with at least 10 testing positive for coronavirus so far.

10 coronavirus cases, including one fatality, after church service
10 coronavirus cases, including one fatality, after church service

There are fears that dozens of people may have contracted coronavirus after attending a church service.

Pastor issues apology for holding normal Sunday Service gathering despite coronavirus concerns
Pastor issues apology for holding normal Sunday Service gathering despite coronavirus concerns

A Pennsylvania pastor has issued a humble apology for keeping his church doors open for a regular Sunday Service last week despite coronavirus concerns.

Bethel worship leader Kalley Heiligenthal says quarantine began for her after daughter's death
Bethel worship leader Kalley Heiligenthal says quarantine began for her after daughter's death

With large parts of the world in lockdown at home, Kalley made the heartbreaking admission that she had chosen to isolate herself after the tragic passing of her young daughter Olive last December as a way of finding healing.

Virginia pastor who said coronavirus was 'mass hysteria' dies of Covid-19
Virginia pastor who said coronavirus was 'mass hysteria' dies of Covid-19

A Virginia pastor who claimed the coronavirus was "mass hysteria" created by the media, has died after contracting Covid-19.

Officials fear entire Christian nursing home is infected with coronavirus
Officials fear entire Christian nursing home is infected with coronavirus

There are fears that an entire nursing home run by nuns in New Jersey has been infected with coronavirus.

Donald Trump stops to pray for 'the sick' with 700 pastors amid coronavirus crisis
Donald Trump stops to pray for 'the sick' with 700 pastors amid coronavirus crisis

President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have joined a prayer meeting with a group of 700 pastors as they look to lead the United States through the Coronavirus crisis. They asked the huge group of Christian leaders to "pray for the strength of the United States" and "for those who are sick".

Hillsong New York pastor Carl Lentz tests positive for coronavirus
Hillsong New York pastor Carl Lentz tests positive for coronavirus

The pastor, who is good friends with Justin Bieber, said that coronavirus felt like "a flu times 50".

'Faith outweighs fear,' says pastor of church where 37 members have contracted coronavirus
'Faith outweighs fear,' says pastor of church where 37 members have contracted coronavirus

Pastor Mark Palenske said that the "intensity of this virus has been underestimated by so many".

Church in mourning as four members of Christian family succumb to coronavirus
Church in mourning as four members of Christian family succumb to coronavirus

Another three members of the family are in hospital with the virus, two on life support and one in a "stable" condition.

Coronavirus is 'not fake news', says gospel singer Sandi Patty after she tests positive
Coronavirus is 'not fake news', says gospel singer Sandi Patty after she tests positive

She is urging her fans to sit up and take note of the seriousness of the pandemic by doing what they can to stay at home and practise social distancing.

Televangelist claims he healed viewers of coronavirus through their TV screens
Televangelist claims he healed viewers of coronavirus through their TV screens

Televangelist Kenneth Copeland has declared that he has healed viewers of his TV show of coronavirus.

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.