‘In the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ’: President of Zimbabwe Calls for Day of Prayer, Fasting Over Coronavirus Pandemic

‘In the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ’: President of Zimbabwe Calls for Day of Prayer, Fasting Over Coronavirus Pandemic

 (Anadolu Agency) — Zimbabwe’s president on Thursday declared June 15 as Presidential Day of Prayer and Fasting to seek divine intervention in tackling the coronavirus outbreak, state-run media reported. Emmerson Mnangagwa urged Zimbabweans to come together, pray, fast and continue to observe precautions necessary to prevent the virus spread. “I urge you all on […]

Ore. Gov. Kate Brown Allows Church Gatherings of Up to 250 People Following Lawsuits

Ore. Gov. Kate Brown Allows Church Gatherings of Up to 250 People Following Lawsuits

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has released guidance to “venue and event operators” as the state enters Phase Two of its reopening plan, allowing churches to facilitate up to 250 people for services — if the building will provide enough space to hold that many attendees with social distancing in place. Brown had […]

Brazil Rejects Attempt to Legalize Abortion for ‘Potentially’ Disabled Babies From Zika Virus

Brazil Rejects Attempt to Legalize Abortion for ‘Potentially’ Disabled Babies From Zika Virus

(The Christian Institute) — The Brazilian Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to legalize abortions of unborn children who may have disabilities after their mothers contracted the Zika virus. In Brazil, abortion is currently classed a “non-punishable crime” in the case of a risk to the mother’s life, anencephaly or rape. However, activists were attempting […]

‘Praise Jesus’: SC Couple Considers Themselves ‘Miracles’ After Both Survive Coronavirus

‘Praise Jesus’: SC Couple Considers Themselves ‘Miracles’ After Both Survive Coronavirus

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. — A couple in South Carolina are praising the Lord and thanking their friends for their prayers and support after both survived the novel coronavirus. “The reality is I was near death. I’ll tell you, faith gets you through anything,” Charles Costello, 66, told local television station WPDE. Costello and his wife, […]

Al-Shabaab Calls Upon Muslims to Rejoice in the COVID ‘Punishment Visited by Allah Upon Disbelievers’

Al-Shabaab Calls Upon Muslims to Rejoice in the COVID ‘Punishment Visited by Allah Upon Disbelievers’

(Barnabas Aid) — A spokesman for the Al-Shabaab terror group active in Somalia declared coronavirus as a “punishment visited by Allah upon the disbelievers” in an audio message reported on April 27. As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Mogadishu began to climb, the militant, known as Ali Dhere, called on Muslims to gloat […]

Ministry Director Says Many Christian Leaders Leaving Call to Repentance Out of COVID Response

Ministry Director Says Many Christian Leaders Leaving Call to Repentance Out of COVID Response

SYDNEY (Christian News Network) — A ministry director in Australia who served as a pastor in Scotland for 27 years is lamenting that many Christian leaders seem to be leaving the call to repentance from sin out of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. “In this recent Covid-19 crisis, it has struck me how the […]

‘The Lord Is My Shepherd’: 100-Year-Old Woman Recovers From Coronavirus

‘The Lord Is My Shepherd’: 100-Year-Old Woman Recovers From Coronavirus

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (Christian News Network) — A 100-year-old woman with asthma recently beat the novel coronavirus, and her family is crediting their Christian faith for her survival. Edith Brachman turned 100 last summer and moved into a nursing home over the winter. Last month, she tested positive for the coronavirus. Brachman’s granddaughter, Kelly Venner, took […]

US, Canadian Conferences of Catholic Bishops ‘Consecrate’ Nations to Mary, Ask Her to Intercede Amid Pandemic

US, Canadian Conferences of Catholic Bishops ‘Consecrate’ Nations to Mary, Ask Her to Intercede Amid Pandemic

WASHINGTON (Christian News Network) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops have joined together to “consecrate” their nations to the care of Mary on May 1 and to ask that she intercede to Jesus during the COVID pandemic. Evangelicals believe that such practices are unbiblical as the Bible […]

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