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Easter Pageant Started by Pandemic in 1633 Canceled by COVID-19The famous Oberammergau Passion Play draws half a million people once a decade to watch small German village perform the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Iran Releases a Third of Christian Prisoners Due to Coronavirus ConcernsAs COVID-19 halts Nowruz, satellite network encourages Iranian believers to know and assert their rights.
Canceled Mission Trips Expected to Have Long-Term FalloutWithout the typical influx of volunteers, ministries revise their plans and experts fear a COVID-19 kink in the missionary pipeline.
They’re Not From the US. But They’re Ministering to the Nation's Soldiers
Foreign-born chaplains serve growing diversity in American military.
Bethlehem Christians Bear Burden of Israel’s Coronavirus CrackdownGiven the Church of the Nativity closure and self-quarantine of tourists—including 13 Alabama Baptists—locals fear the economy won't be resurrected by Easter.
COVID-19 Forces Hundreds of Bible Study Fellowship Classes OnlineFrom Singapore to Seattle, the traditionally internet-shy ministry has moved 35,000 BSF participants to videoconferencing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Spiritual Abuse Definition Debated by UK ChristiansCases of Steve Timmis and Jonathan Fletcher illustrate debate over at what point a pastor’s exhortation crosses the line into coercion.
Nigeria’s Government Agrees: Islamist Terrorists Target ChristiansThe goal of Boko Haram and ISWAP is “to divide Christian brother against Muslim brother,” Buhari administration tells CT.
Korean Churches Close for First Time as Coronavirus Cases Hit 3,700(UPDATED) More than 1 million ask government to ban Shincheonji, an apocalyptic Christian sect linked to half of infections.
Latest Burkina Faso Church Attack Kills 24, Including PastorSunday’s raid left 18 more wounded and burned down the town church.
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