Prominent Southern Baptist Albert Mohler opposed Trump in 2016. Now, he says he will vote for the president
The Washington Post *
A Catholic diocese in New Mexico is reopening for Mass despite a statewide stay-at-home order
CNN
Some California churches call in-person services essential despite pandemic
Religion News Service
Black clergy memorialize the dead, ask government to address disparities
The Associated Press
Muslims grapple with Ramadan rituals in coronavirus era
The Associated Press
As Ramadan nears, prisons urged to accommodate religious needs during pandemic
Religion News Service
Top Muslim political group backs Biden
Politico
Man charged with trying to blow up Jewish assisted-living home
The New York Times *
There’s an app for that: Christian mindfulness, meditation apps find their moment
Religion News Service
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U.S. Headlines
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Lockdown weighs heavily on Orthodox Christians during Easter
The Associated Press
Orthodox church forsakes Via Dolorosa procession in Jerusalem
Reuters
Rival Ukraine Churches clash over Easter lockdown rules
The Associated Press
A monastery in Ukraine once scoffed at coronavirus measures. Now it is a hot spot
The Washington Post *
In Modi’s India, virus fallout inflames divisions between Muslims and Hindus
Reuters
India coronavirus: Officials suspended over large crowds at Hindu festival
BBC News
Saudi grand mufti: Ramadan evening, Eid prayers to be done at home amid coronavirus
Reuters
Polish parliament delays decision on new abortion restrictions
The Guardian
Nora Illi, Swiss Muslim convert who sparked controversy, dies at 35
The New York Times *
The Associated Press
Orthodox church forsakes Via Dolorosa procession in Jerusalem
Reuters
Rival Ukraine Churches clash over Easter lockdown rules
The Associated Press
A monastery in Ukraine once scoffed at coronavirus measures. Now it is a hot spot
The Washington Post *
In Modi’s India, virus fallout inflames divisions between Muslims and Hindus
Reuters
India coronavirus: Officials suspended over large crowds at Hindu festival
BBC News
Saudi grand mufti: Ramadan evening, Eid prayers to be done at home amid coronavirus
Reuters
Polish parliament delays decision on new abortion restrictions
The Guardian
Nora Illi, Swiss Muslim convert who sparked controversy, dies at 35
The New York Times *
Analysis & Commentary
A responsible bishop
First Things *
Holy weeks in the shadow of death
RealClearReligion
Americans must embrace hope, not fear
The Washington Post *
‘God created the virus. But now he has lost control’
The New York Times *
Keeping Baha’i prisoners, Iran threatens the entire country’s health
Religion News Service
Orthodox Easter will test eastern Europe’s lockdowns
Slate
When character counts most in choosing a president
Religion News Service
First Things *
Holy weeks in the shadow of death
RealClearReligion
Americans must embrace hope, not fear
The Washington Post *
‘God created the virus. But now he has lost control’
The New York Times *
Keeping Baha’i prisoners, Iran threatens the entire country’s health
Religion News Service
Orthodox Easter will test eastern Europe’s lockdowns
Slate
When character counts most in choosing a president
Religion News Service
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