British Isles
Friday, 20 March 2020 00:03
Coronavirus: countryside community spirit
What will life be like for the over-70s in self-isolation in the countryside? When Carol, aged 70, heard on 15 March that she could be stuck indoors for the long haul, she took the first bus…
Friday, 20 March 2020 00:01
Supreme Court rejects prayer ban appeal
The Supreme Court will not hear the case of Alina Dulgheriu, who has challenged a protection order introduced in 2018 around a London abortion facility. The order criminalises silent prayer and offers of help. The young…
Thursday, 19 March 2020 23:59
Coronavirus and church
In light of Government guidance around non-essential contact, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said that public worship is suspended until further notice. Churches should be open wherever possible, but no public worship services should…
Thursday, 19 March 2020 23:57
Coronavirus and media
The BBC has announced that it will focus more programmes on the coronavirus outbreak, offering more education, fitness, religion and recipes for those stuck at home. A dedicated coronavirus podcast will be released daily, and local…
Thursday, 19 March 2020 23:50
Churches, prayer and technology
A national day of prayer and action for the global pandemic of coronavirus has been organised for this Sunday. The organisers are Archbishop Justin Welby, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Revd Dr Hugh Osgood (the Free Churches Moderator),…
Thursday, 12 March 2020 21:40
Coronavirus prayer needs
Coronavirus is now a pandemic. Our government is taking various measures to reduce social contact and contain those infected. Newspaper editors are urged to avoid spreading panic. Jesus told his disciples, ‘I tell you, do not…