Pew Research Center

Religion & Public Life

May 08, 2020
Daily Religion Headlines
U.S. Headlines
White House blocks C.D.C. guidance over economic and religious concerns ([link removed])
The New York Times *

Virginia defends coronavirus restrictions in church lawsuit ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Lawsuit by group of churches, businesses challenges Minnesota’s partial shutdown, saying it picks ‘winners and losers’ ([link removed])
Star Tribune *

Ten Oregon churches sue governor, want to worship without restrictions amid coronavirus pandemic ([link removed])
The Oregonian *

As pandemic persists, churches and insurance companies grapple with risk ([link removed])
Religion News Service

German churches stopped singing to prevent virus’s spread. Should Americans clam up, too? ([link removed])
The Washington Post *

Watchdog seeks discipline for Army chaplain who shared John Piper coronavirus book ([link removed])
Religion News Service

Cincinnati bishop resigns from leadership post over handling of priest later accused of rape ([link removed])
The Cincinnati Enquirer *

Senate leader expects vote soon on seeking China sanctions over Uighurs ([link removed])
Reuters

Inside the new LGBTQ-affirming church in New York’s Chinatown ([link removed])
NBC News


International Headlines
Public masses in Italy to resume May 18, ending bitter church-state rift ([link removed])
Reuters

Vatican cardinal in row over claim that virus hurts religion ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Displaced Somalis share Ramadan meal under shadow of COVID-19 ([link removed])
Reuters

Afghans face dire condition in Ramadan amid coronavirus lockdown ([link removed])
Al Jazeera

Germany bans gay ‘conversion therapy’ for minors ([link removed])
Deutsche Welle

Don’t forget past, Jewish leader warns Germans on eve of WW2 anniversary ([link removed])
Reuters

ISIS suspect who defied coronavirus lockdown in Barcelona arrested ([link removed])
The Guardian

Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Vesak from home during pandemic ([link removed])
Religion News Service


Analysis & Commentary
When your church reopens, here’s how to meet safely ([link removed])
Christianity Today *

How a part-time pastor can keep a financially strapped church alive ([link removed])
Religion News Service

How churches can reframe social justice now and after COVID-19 ([link removed])
Religion News Service

The future of Christianity is punk ([link removed])
The New York Times *


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