MAY / JUNE
Contesting science and misinformation
Ofcom: Christian TV network aired Covid-19 conspiracies – The Guardian
Nigerian pastor spread covid-19 conspiracies and disinformation – Global Voices
Two-thirds of US believers see Covid-19 as message from God, poll finds – The Guardian
Tensions over closing cults
Donald Trump orders governors to allow places of worship to reopen – The Guardian
Supreme court rejects California church appeal on coronavirus service limits – The Guardian
Trump ordered states to open churches. Can he do that? – Politico
Flying the Virgin
Italian Air Force flies the VIrgin over Italy – Advent Messenger
La Negrita will be flown over Costa Rica – Costa Rica News
Virgin of Fatima flies over El Salvador – Explica
UK
Bishop refutes UK norm that allows telemedicine abortion – ACI
Kenya
Bishops in Kenya campaign against comprehensive sexuality education – ACIA
MARCH / APRIL
English
Church forgives sins of those stricken by virus – France 24
Brazilian church wins court battle to remain open despite coronavirus – The Guardian
Florida megachurch pastor arrested for breaching Covid-19 health order – The Guardian
Coronavirus: Trump cabinet’s pastor blames gay people for ‘wrath of God’ – Independent
Israeli rabbi: Coronavirus outbreak is divine punishment for gay pride parades – Times of Israel
Pastor: Coronavirus is God’s Punishment for Legalized Abortion and Gay Marriage – Friendly Atheist
Religious leaders: Coronavirus is punishment, sign of the messiah’s coming – Jerusalem Post
Right-Wing Congressman Rationalizes Pastors Taking Federal Coronavirus Cash: ‘The Government Created This Situation’ – Right Wing Watch
As U.S. Economy Falters, Right-Wing Groups Warn of Socialism, Call for U.S. to Go Back to Work – Right Wing Watch
“Masks now, Burkas next – get ready” – Twitter
Will Team Trump Use Coronavirus Crisis to Further Dismantle Church-State Wall? – Right Wing Watch
Vatican
As Italy’s coronavirus fears spike, all public Masses suspended until April 3 – Crux Now
Pope’s secretary warns people will abandon Church if Church abandons them amid virus – Crux Now
Rome reopens churches after pope cautions against taking ‘drastic measures’ – Crux Now
Pope Francis prays for end to covid-19 on Rome’s empty streets – Metro News
Vatican says general absolution may be permissible during pandemic – Crux Now
Nearly 60 nuns test positive for COVID-19 at two convents outside Rome – Crux Now
Priests in India face charges for breaking COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings – Crux Now