Pew Research Center

Religion & Public Life

March 23, 2020
Daily Religion Headlines
U.S. Headlines
The new sound of worship services: ‘Can you mute your mic? Amen’ ([link removed])
The Washington Post *

As offerings dwindle, some churches fear for their future ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Coronavirus brings hundreds of LDS missionaries back to Utah ([link removed])
The Salt Lake Tribune *

Orthodox Jewish leaders unite against the coronavirus ([link removed])
The Associated Press

The coronavirus is upending thousands of years of Jewish tradition ([link removed])
Religion News Service

In Ohio’s Amish Country, coronavirus taken seriously, health officials say ([link removed])
The Columbus Dispatch *

Ohio orders abortion clinics to stop ‘nonessential abortions’ because of coronavirus ([link removed])
CNN

Texas judges say religious beliefs allow them to refuse same-sex weddings ([link removed])
The Dallas Morning News *


International Headlines
In a pandemic, religion can be a balm and a risk ([link removed])
The New York Times *

During virus, priests master livestream at Gothic cathedral ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Pope Francis’ May 31 trip to Malta postponed due to coronavirus ([link removed])
Reuters

Catholic Cardinal Burke says faithful should attend Mass despite coronavirus ([link removed])
Religion News Service

Amid coronavirus, Israel modifies funeral rituals for first victim ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Prayers at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque compound suspended over virus ([link removed])
Reuters

Coronavirus: UK Muslims repeat calls for mosque closures ([link removed])
BBC News

Brazilian church wins court battle to remain open despite coronavirus ([link removed])
The Guardian


Analysis & Commentary
Where is God in a pandemic? ([link removed])
The New York Times *

Is St. Corona the patron saint of pandemics? ([link removed])
Religion News Service

For idle lockdown hours, a thought experiment: What if there were a conclave now? ([link removed])
Crux

The Lord’s little helpers: Inside the surprisingly earnest world of religious Minion memes ([link removed])
Slate


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