White House blocks C.D.C. guidance over economic and religious concerns
The New York Times *
Virginia defends coronavirus restrictions in church lawsuit
The Associated Press
Lawsuit by group of churches, businesses challenges Minnesota’s partial shutdown, saying it picks ‘winners and losers’
Star Tribune *
Ten Oregon churches sue governor, want to worship without restrictions amid coronavirus pandemic
The Oregonian *
As pandemic persists, churches and insurance companies grapple with risk
Religion News Service
German churches stopped singing to prevent virus’s spread. Should Americans clam up, too?
The Washington Post *
Watchdog seeks discipline for Army chaplain who shared John Piper coronavirus book
Religion News Service
Cincinnati bishop resigns from leadership post over handling of priest later accused of rape
The Cincinnati Enquirer *
Senate leader expects vote soon on seeking China sanctions over Uighurs
Reuters
Inside the new LGBTQ-affirming church in New York’s Chinatown
NBC News
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International Headlines
Public masses in Italy to resume May 18, ending bitter church-state rift
Reuters
Vatican cardinal in row over claim that virus hurts religion
The Associated Press
Displaced Somalis share Ramadan meal under shadow of COVID-19
Reuters
Afghans face dire condition in Ramadan amid coronavirus lockdown
Al Jazeera
Germany bans gay ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
Deutsche Welle
Don’t forget past, Jewish leader warns Germans on eve of WW2 anniversary
Reuters
ISIS suspect who defied coronavirus lockdown in Barcelona arrested
The Guardian
Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Vesak from home during pandemic
Religion News Service
Reuters
Vatican cardinal in row over claim that virus hurts religion
The Associated Press
Displaced Somalis share Ramadan meal under shadow of COVID-19
Reuters
Afghans face dire condition in Ramadan amid coronavirus lockdown
Al Jazeera
Germany bans gay ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
Deutsche Welle
Don’t forget past, Jewish leader warns Germans on eve of WW2 anniversary
Reuters
ISIS suspect who defied coronavirus lockdown in Barcelona arrested
The Guardian
Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Vesak from home during pandemic
Religion News Service
Analysis & Commentary
When your church reopens, here’s how to meet safely
Christianity Today *
How a part-time pastor can keep a financially strapped church alive
Religion News Service
How churches can reframe social justice now and after COVID-19
Religion News Service
The future of Christianity is punk
The New York Times *
Christianity Today *
How a part-time pastor can keep a financially strapped church alive
Religion News Service
How churches can reframe social justice now and after COVID-19
Religion News Service
The future of Christianity is punk
The New York Times *
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