Pew Research Center

Religion & Public Life

April 17, 2020
Daily Religion Headlines
U.S. Headlines
Prominent Southern Baptist Albert Mohler opposed Trump in 2016. Now, he says he will vote for the president ([link removed])
The Washington Post *

A Catholic diocese in New Mexico is reopening for Mass despite a statewide stay-at-home order ([link removed])
CNN

Some California churches call in-person services essential despite pandemic ([link removed])
Religion News Service

Black clergy memorialize the dead, ask government to address disparities ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Muslims grapple with Ramadan rituals in coronavirus era ([link removed])
The Associated Press

As Ramadan nears, prisons urged to accommodate religious needs during pandemic ([link removed])
Religion News Service

Top Muslim political group backs Biden ([link removed])
Politico

Man charged with trying to blow up Jewish assisted-living home ([link removed])
The New York Times *

There’s an app for that: Christian mindfulness, meditation apps find their moment ([link removed])
Religion News Service


International Headlines
Lockdown weighs heavily on Orthodox Christians during Easter ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Orthodox church forsakes Via Dolorosa procession in Jerusalem ([link removed])
Reuters

Rival Ukraine Churches clash over Easter lockdown rules ([link removed])
The Associated Press

A monastery in Ukraine once scoffed at coronavirus measures. Now it is a hot spot ([link removed])
The Washington Post *

In Modi’s India, virus fallout inflames divisions between Muslims and Hindus ([link removed])
Reuters

India coronavirus: Officials suspended over large crowds at Hindu festival ([link removed])
BBC News

Saudi grand mufti: Ramadan evening, Eid prayers to be done at home amid coronavirus ([link removed])
Reuters

Polish parliament delays decision on new abortion restrictions ([link removed])
The Guardian

Nora Illi, Swiss Muslim convert who sparked controversy, dies at 35 ([link removed])
The New York Times *


Analysis & Commentary
A responsible bishop ([link removed])
First Things *

Holy weeks in the shadow of death ([link removed])
RealClearReligion

Americans must embrace hope, not fear ([link removed])
The Washington Post *

‘God created the virus. But now he has lost control’ ([link removed])
The New York Times *

Keeping Baha’i prisoners, Iran threatens the entire country’s health ([link removed])
Religion News Service

Orthodox Easter will test eastern Europe’s lockdowns ([link removed])
Slate

When character counts most in choosing a president ([link removed])
Religion News Service


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