Tag: coronavirus

Pastor sentenced to prison for violating anti-conversion law in Nepal

In a viral video published on the internet, Pastor Acharya prayed in front of his congregation for the coronavirus to leave.

Restrictions on religion at high levels worldwide even before lockdowns

Pew found that 43 countries were found to have “high” or “very high” social hostilities regarding religion.

Appeals court strikes down Nevada's coronavirus rules for houses of worship

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday ruled preliminarily that Nevada may not limit attendance at indoor religious services.

Middle East: The audience of a Christian channel grows during the pandemic

The SAT-7 Christian TV channel was watched seven times more during the coronavirus lockdown than before.

Charity warns of mounting persecution against Christians

Release International has claimed that in some countries, charities are discriminating against needy Christians.

Beirut blast: Maronite Catholic priest very concerned

Lebanon’s security service warned against speculations of terrorism before investigators could assess the situation

After recovering from COVID-19 Burkina Faso cardinal calls for relief for Africa

In his country, Burkina Faso, Christian communities have been forced to live under threat of Jihadist terrorism in recent years.

Iraqi priest: pandemic is sinking the economy but helping the Islamic State

The weakening economy increases poverty which is working in favour of jihadist recruitment.

Patriarch Sako: Iraqi people have limited protection against the virus

The spiralling effect of the coronavirus has severe consequences in Iraq.

Attackers burn Mississippi Church to the ground after it defies lockdown

Someone also spray-painted graffiti on the First Pentecostal Church of Holly Springs: “I bet you stay home now, hypokrits” [sic]