Is the coronavirus an act of God? Faith leaders debate tough questions amid pandemic
USA Today
How NIH chief Francis Collins is trying to get people of faith to wake up to coronavirus realities
The Washington Post *
Florida, other states allowing church services during coronavirus pandemic draw criticism
The Hill
71 infected with coronavirus at Sacramento church. Congregation tells county ‘leave us alone’
The Sacramento Bee *
Police break up New Jersey rabbi’s funeral, charge 15 men in another case of religion clashing with public health
The Washington Post *
Conservative lightning rod Roy Moore to advise Louisiana church defying orders
NBC News
In Texas, Oklahoma, women turned away because of coronavirus abortion bans
NPR
U.S. asks for release of those jailed for religion
The Associated Press
Religion & Public Life
April 03, 2020
Daily Religion Headlines
NEW FROM PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Americans’ opinions of Pope Francis have rebounded slightly after hitting an all-time low almost two years ago in the wake of Catholic Church sex abuse scandals, according to a new Fact Tank analysis.
Americans’ opinions of Pope Francis have rebounded slightly after hitting an all-time low almost two years ago in the wake of Catholic Church sex abuse scandals, according to a new Fact Tank analysis.
U.S. Headlines
International Headlines
Pakistan, Bangladesh try to stop Friday prayers to avert coronavirus spike
Reuters
Saudi Arabia deploys clerics to help fight spread of virus
Bloomberg News *
India confronts its first coronavirus ‘super-spreader’ — a Muslim missionary group with more than 400 members infected
The Washington Post *
After ignoring warnings, Israeli ultra-Orthodox hit by virus
The Associated Press
Coronavirus: London church investigated over ‘protection’ oil
BBC News
As pandemic ensues, Italy’s south turns to Pope Francis, saints
Religion News Service
Australia’s highest court to rule on Pell’s appeal next week
The Associated Press
Reuters
Saudi Arabia deploys clerics to help fight spread of virus
Bloomberg News *
India confronts its first coronavirus ‘super-spreader’ — a Muslim missionary group with more than 400 members infected
The Washington Post *
After ignoring warnings, Israeli ultra-Orthodox hit by virus
The Associated Press
Coronavirus: London church investigated over ‘protection’ oil
BBC News
As pandemic ensues, Italy’s south turns to Pope Francis, saints
Religion News Service
Australia’s highest court to rule on Pell’s appeal next week
The Associated Press
Analysis & Commentary
It’s still religion even if you’re not congregating in person
The Texas Tribune
How coronavirus challenges Muslims’ faith and changes their lives
The Conversation
I never used my computer on the Sabbath — until the coronavirus
The New York Times *
Some evangelicals deny the coronavirus threat. It’s because they love tough guys
The Washington Post *
When I was a health risk to society
Christianity Today *
The Texas Tribune
How coronavirus challenges Muslims’ faith and changes their lives
The Conversation
I never used my computer on the Sabbath — until the coronavirus
The New York Times *
Some evangelicals deny the coronavirus threat. It’s because they love tough guys
The Washington Post *
When I was a health risk to society
Christianity Today *
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