De Blasio breaks up rabbi’s funeral and lashes out over virus distancing
The New York Times *
Evangelical church sues California governor over coronavirus restrictions
Los Angeles Times *
Iowa religious leaders call on churches to avoid gatherings despite state loosening rules on services
The Des Moines Register *
Harlem pastor increases focus on church’s mental health as COVID-19 takes toll
The Wall Street Journal *
More than $400,000 so far raised for small churches at risk during COVID-19
Religion News Service
Man charged with hate crime in suspected arson at Missouri Islamic center
The New York Times *
Christian leaders Eric Metaxas, David French debate evangelicals and Trump
The Christian Post
New York City Muslims work to build food security during Ramadan
Religion News Service
Religion & Public Life
April 29, 2020
Daily Religion Headlines
U.S. Headlines
International Headlines
Religious freedom in India takes ‘drastic turn downward,’ U.S. commission says
NPR
U.S. religious freedoms panel urges sanctions on China over violations in Xinjiang
Radio Free Asia
Pressure builds to reopen churches in Italy
The Wall Street Journal *
Pope urges virus lockdown obedience amid church-state debate
The Associated Press
After virus outbreak tied to religious event, Malaysia puts the brakes on Ramadan
The Washington Post *
Romanian Church condemns posters depicting doctors and nurses as saints
Reuters
In Aceh, Indonesians pray at mosque but bring their own rugs
The Associated Press
NPR
U.S. religious freedoms panel urges sanctions on China over violations in Xinjiang
Radio Free Asia
Pressure builds to reopen churches in Italy
The Wall Street Journal *
Pope urges virus lockdown obedience amid church-state debate
The Associated Press
After virus outbreak tied to religious event, Malaysia puts the brakes on Ramadan
The Washington Post *
Romanian Church condemns posters depicting doctors and nurses as saints
Reuters
In Aceh, Indonesians pray at mosque but bring their own rugs
The Associated Press
Analysis & Commentary
Report: ‘Tremendous progress’ ahead for religious freedom worldwide
Christianity Today *
How religious leaders are keeping the faith during COVID-19
PBS Newshour
Who defines evangelicalism? An interview with Mark Noll
Religion & Politics
The birth control wars return to the Supreme Court. And this time, conservatives have the votes
Vox
With the world busy fighting COVID-19, could ISIS mount a resurgence?
Time *
Christianity Today *
How religious leaders are keeping the faith during COVID-19
PBS Newshour
Who defines evangelicalism? An interview with Mark Noll
Religion & Politics
The birth control wars return to the Supreme Court. And this time, conservatives have the votes
Vox
With the world busy fighting COVID-19, could ISIS mount a resurgence?
Time *
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