Cuomo threatens to ‘close the synagogues,’ churches if COVID-19 measures not followed 'We know religious institutions have been a problem,’ the New York governor said. News Michael Haynes • Oct 6, 2020Jun 18, 2021
California churches fined thousands for singing, gathering in person Local government agents have been coming to worship services to spy. News Calvin Freiburger • Aug 26, 2020Jun 18, 2021
Christian churches in Northern Ireland forced to declare if they’ll ‘marry’ gays or not The government said that if the churches did not respond to the questionnaire, they’d lose the ability to marry anyone. The government later apologized, saying that the move was a ‘mistake.’ News Paul Smeaton • Jul 27, 2020Jun 18, 2021
Catholic mom pleads with bishops to act: Your children are spiritually starving, please feed us We cry out, 'Where is your courage? Where are the saints? Why is Jesus deemed ‘non-essential’ by both the state and the Church?' Opinion Andrea Black • Jun 2, 2020Jul 30, 2021
Ohio’s Senate passes amendment to prevent politicians from closing churches The legislation, which includes all faiths, moves on to the state House of Representatives. News Paul Smeaton • May 28, 2020Jun 18, 2021
20 British MPs ask prime minister to reopen churches In a letter to Boris Johnson, the lawmakers wondered why it's OK to shop in a store but not pray in a church. News Dorothy Cummings McLean • May 25, 2020Jun 18, 2021
President Trump: ‘I want to get our churches open’ 'I want to get our churches open, and we’re going to take a very strong position on that very soon.' News Calvin Freiburger • May 22, 2020Apr 22, 2024
In-person religious gatherings begin to resume amid legal fights, public pressure Judges have determined that governors' orders in some states unfairly target religious groups. News Calvin Freiburger • May 21, 2020Jun 18, 2021
Canadian province bans Communion distribution, singing as churches reopen Alberta’s guidelines make it clear that reopening churches can't distribute communion or sing News Lianne Laurence • May 14, 2020Jun 18, 2021
California unveils long-term reopening plan, delays churches as ‘higher risk’ The process includes four stages and could take months. News Calvin Freiburger • Apr 30, 2020Jun 18, 2021