Christian News Weekly Recap April 13 – 18, 2020
This is a recap of the past week’s daily news items from our Christian News Section.
Monday April 13, 2020
Trump: ‘The Light of Christ Will Always Triumph’ Because ‘He Has Defeated Death’
Mayor Rescinds $500 Fines for Drive-In Churchgoers, but Church Freedom Still a Concern
China: Crosses ‘higher than the national flag’ removed from churches amid COVID-19
A year after deadly Easter Sunday bombings, the faith of Sri Lanka’s Christians is still strong
Tuesday April 14, 2020
49 Percent of Americans Say Bible Should ‘Influence’ U.S. Laws
Looting fears prompt churches to move treasures to Tower of London
‘Boxes of Hope’: NJ Church’s Grocery Service Sweeps Nation, Helping Those Quarantined by COVID-19
Calif. County Bans Churches from Singing in Online Services to Fight Coronavirus
Wednesday April 15, 2020
Opposition to Samaritan’s Purse Central Park field Hospital Grows
N.J. Church Launches Grocery Delivery Initiative Spreading Hope across the US
Bible reading 54 percent higher over Holy week this year: YouVersion
$250K donated to help churches impacted by COVID-19; over 50 churches chosen for grants
Thursday April 16, 2020
Tennessee Pastor Recovers Undamaged Piano from Church Destroyed by Tornado
Greenville mayor ends ban on drive-in church services after DOJ intervenes
Cuba Releases Persecuted Christian Homeschool Mother: ‘We Hope it Indicates Something Positive’
Friday April 17, 2020
Faith Leaders Share Prayers Online amid Pandemic
Google Play suspends evangelical church’s app over COVID-19 ‘sensitive events’ policy
Atheist Group Wins $450,000 in Legal Fees after Ending Graduation Prayer
Bible translators use skills and AI to bring urgent health messages to marginalised language groups
Saturday April 18, 2020
These California Churches Say Holding In-Person Services Is Essential despite Pandemic
Pastor and church members in China arrested after taking part in online Easter service
La. pastor Tony Spell asks people to donate stimulus checks to ministers, missionaries
Thousands sign in defense of the Madrid pastor accused of performing conversion therapy
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