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Amid pandemic challenges, houses of worship show resiliency

Oct 3, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has posed daunting challenges for houses of worship across the U.S., often entailing large financial losses and suspension of in-person services. It also has sparked moments of gratitude, wonder and inspiration.

By David Crary

Christian ministers call on UK to avoid ‘increasingly severe restrictions’ in COVID fight

Sep 24, 2020

Nearly 700 Christian ministers in the UK have called on political leaders warning about the side-effects of “unnecessary and authoritarian restrictions” imposed on society to stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

By Charles Collins

Pennsylvania House votes to bar shutting down churches in disasters

Sep 16, 2020

The Pennsylvania House on Tuesday passed a bill that would prevent governors from applying their disease control powers to shut down gatherings at churches or other houses of worship.

By Mark Scolforo

Nevada governor mulls church changes as court battle resumes

Sep 4, 2020

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak said Thursday he is pursuing the possibility of easing COVID-19 restrictions on religious gatherings as a rural church pushes forward with its legal effort to strike down the current 50-person cap as unconstitutional.

By Scott Sonner

Across faiths in England, pandemic alters worship, rites

Aug 14, 2020

London and its environs are home to a notable diversity of faiths and flocks. Rites that have been the bedrock of their beliefs for centuries had to evolve swiftly during the pandemic lockdown to be safe and relevant for the faithful amid global uncertainty.

By Elizabeth Dalziel

Updated COVID-19 guidance issued for religious services in Washington

Aug 12, 2020

Some coronavirus restrictions on in-person worship have been relaxed for churches, under new guidance issued by Gov. Jay Inslee.

By Associated Press

Wales pulls out the stops: Pipe organ ban lifted for worship services

Aug 10, 2020

Churches in Wales will be more musical now, after the government reversed a decision banning the use of organs during worship services.

By Charles Collins

In reversal, White House tells CDC to post church guidance

May 22, 2020

After refusing for weeks to release reopening guidance for churches, the Trump administration on Thursday abruptly changed course — with the president saying he had instructed health officials to put the advice out.

By Zeke Miller and Mike Stobbe