Religion in the Daily News

• We'll Purge Ourselves Of "Recalcitrant Members” — Local Council Of Churches 06 Jun 2020 04:32 Modern Ghana Reverend Dr Apenkwa Brown, Chairman of the Local Council of Churches in Assin Central Municipality has pledged the Council's unwavering determination to purge itself of "recalcitrant" members who will defy President Akufo's COVID-19 …
• State officials have a change in heart after Catholic Church stands up for religious rights 06 Jun 2020 04:21 Lodi Enterprise The Public Health Department for the City of Madison and Dane County put out a new Forward Dane order on Friday, June 5, removing a 50-person cap on in-person religious services that did not apply to any similar secular activities. The new order came after …
• COVID-19: PFN urges government not to cause panic in churches 06 Jun 2020 04:12 Best Naira News     Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on the government not to create the impression that diseases are distributed in the church, which is supposed to be a centre of the solution. The National President of PFN and General Superintendent of …
• News24.com | Temperature checks, sanitiser and a Bible: Some Gauteng churches prepare to open this weekend 06 Jun 2020 04:01 News24 Shepherd Bushiri ( PHOTO:SHEPHERD BUSHIRI/ FACEBOOK) Among some of the churches due to open its doors this weekend is the popular Enlightened Christian Gathering headed by controversial prophet Shepherd Bushiri. The church's biggest branch in …
• Churches, mosques remain shut as Ogun govt. studies re-opening guidelines 06 Jun 2020 03:26 Online Nigeria Home | News | General | Churches, mosques remain shut as Ogun govt. studies re-opening guidelines - Worship centres in Ogun state remain closed according to the state government - According to him, the government has recently met with religious leaders to …
• Let us act: A letter to my fellow white religious leaders 06 Jun 2020 03:11 Anchorage Daily News My fellow clergy: The collective, historical silence of our white churches regarding the systemic sin of racism in America is deafening and damning. And it must end today. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote about us — white religious leadership — …
• The Land of the Cross Tipped Churches: New Series on the History of the Communities of the Northern Archdiocese 06 Jun 2020 02:33 Catholic Telegraph Maria Stein Shrine (photo by Susie Bergman) by Susie Bergman When traveling in the most northern, rural part of the diocese, it’s hard not to notice the flat, fertile farmland and numerous spires that adorn the sky. Growing up in this area, we always took …
• Churches, mosques remain shut as Ogun, Ekiti study re-opening guidelines 06 Jun 2020 01:10 Punch Newspapers Abiodun Nejo, Ekiti Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State says churches, mosques and other worship centres are to remain shut while the government reviews suggested guidelines on the reopening of religious centres in the state. Abiodun gave the directive on …
• Okotie kicks, Abiara backs Sanwo-Olu on guidelines for reopening churches 06 Jun 2020 01:10 Punch Newspapers Tope Omogbolagun The Senior Pastor of the Household of God Church, Oregun, Lagos, Rev. Chris Okotie, has rejected the latest guidelines issued by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for the reopening of worship centres. Okotie, in a statement on …
• Churches in China must preach 'patriotism' to reopen after coronavirus 05 Jun 2020 23:33 CNA CNA Staff, Jun 5, 2020 / 04:00 pm MT (CNA).- State-sponsored Catholic authorities in parts of China have issued regulations on the reopening of churches during the coronavirus pandemic. The new rules include a requirement that churches must preach on “ …
• Ogun considers reopening churches, mosques June 19 05 Jun 2020 22:39 Punch Newspapers Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State says churches, mosques and other worship centres are to remain shut while the government reviews suggested guidelines on the re-opening of religious centres in the state. Abiodun gave the directive on Friday at a news …
• Osun State Eases Lockdown, Okays Reopening of Religious Centres 05 Jun 2020 21:59 Biz Watch Nigeria Osun State Eases Lockdown, Okays Reopening of Religious Centres Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has approved the opening of Churches and Mosques amidst strict guidelines. The agreement was reached on Wednesday at separate meetings with Christian …
• AMA-Commences-Data-Collection-Exercise-For-Churches-And-Mosques 05 Jun 2020 21:50 Peace FM The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has commenced the process of collating data of all places of worship within its jurisdiction. A statement signed by Mr Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs for AMA said the data will identify the number of …
• Religious centres: Lagos Insists ”No face mask, No entry” 05 Jun 2020 21:48 Prompt News Online The Lagos State Government has charged religious centres not to compromise on the ”No face mask, No entry” guideline in order to curb the spread of coronavirus disease. Mr Lanre Mojola, Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC), gave the …
• Covid-19 protocols #2: Reopening of churches 05 Jun 2020 21:43 Now Grenada The Covid-19 protocols for churches came into effect from 14 May 2020. These protocols were developed through consultation with representation from different religious organisations. They were designed to last a maximum period of 14 days, after which new …
• PHMDC modifies COVID-19 restrictions for churches 05 Jun 2020 21:11 Star Public Health of Madison and Dane County is making a modification to its existing Public Health order following a 17-page letter this week from a Washington D.C. based law firm that was retained by the Catholic Diocese of Madison. The modification means …
• The virus is still spreading. In South Korea, churches are a hot spot 05 Jun 2020 20:32 South Korea News Outside Australia, the coronavirus is still spreading. In South Korea, news clusters have been linked to religious gatherings. South Korean soldiers spray disinfectant in Seoul (Image: EPA/JEON HEON-KYUN) Outside Australia, the virus is spreading …
• After the pandemic, churches reopen in China. But with many difficulties 05 Jun 2020 19:54 Asia News They had been closed for about five months due to the pandemic. Churches are the last things to be reopened, after industries, restaurants, cinemas, street markets. Permits from all levels of authority and guarantees on preventive health measures are …
• Dane County changes 50-person cap on religious services 05 Jun 2020 19:06 WMTV News MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) -- Facing a lawsuit from the Catholic Diocese of Madison, Dane County will change its restrictions regarding how many people are allowed to attend religious services. Earlier this week, a law firm retained by the Diocese, Sidley Austin …
• Your thoughts on reopening churches after lockdown 05 Jun 2020 17:28 National Catholic Reporter With the U.S. bishops' conference outlining guidelines for parishes to begin opening their doors for Mass again, there are those who believe it is too soon to open up and those who can't wait to get inside their church again. NCR has published …
• Restaurants, religious places to open with social distancing: Goa CM 05 Jun 2020 14:50 CanIndia News Panaji, June 5 (IANS) Restaurants in Goa would open after June 8, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Friday, adding that barring mass prayers and functions, places of religious worship could also be opened with restricted public access. “Restaurants will …
• COVID-19 lockdown: Bengal’s religious institutions set to reopen, but devotees reluctant to return 05 Jun 2020 14:37 Indian Express Written by Neha Banka | Kolkata | Updated: June 5, 2020 7:59:10 pm The closed gates of Kali Temple in Kolkata. (Express Photo by Neha Banka) The coronavirus outbreak in India has led to a rethinking of how people practise their faith. For Christians and …
• Explainer: Why Lagos finally reopened churches and mosques amid Covid-19 05 Jun 2020 14:15 Online Nigeria Home | News | General | Explainer: Why Lagos finally reopened churches and mosques amid Covid-19 Lagos government, in a decision that came as a shock, has finally decided to reopen the worship centres across the state, ushering a sigh of relief to the …
• Chinese Government Shuts Down 48 Churches in Two Weeks 05 Jun 2020 13:43 Crosswalk.com As coronavirus restrictions lift in China, the communist government remains steadfast in its ongoing persecution of local Christians. In April, at least 48 Three-Self Churches were shut down by the local government in Yugan County, according to Bitter …
• 5 Challenges of Reopening Churches 05 Jun 2020 13:16 Crosswalk.com Slide 1 of 5 The church would benefit from “taking a breath” right now. Rushing to reopen just because it's allowed isn't wise without considering potential precautions. Now that the restrictions have been somewhat relaxed and church services can …
• Mosques, Churches In Lagos To Reopen From June 19 And 21 – Sanwo-Olu 05 Jun 2020 11:43 Nigerian Current 5 hours ago Comments Off on Mosques, Churches In Lagos To Reopen From June 19 And 21 – Sanwo-Olu 5 Views The Lagos State government has reviewed some of the protocols being used to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Addressing a press …
• Fed Govt threatens to shut down churches, mosques again 05 Jun 2020 10:54 Citizen As state governments  reopen  worship centres this weekend, the Federal Government  has  threatened to review the relaxation of the restriction placed on  churches and mosques, if worshippers  disregard its guidelines. The Chairman of the Presidential Task …
• Matiangi: Report on reopening of churches ready, to be handed to Uhuru 05 Jun 2020 10:25 Standard Digital News Nairobi The CS says the report has been compiled after consulting various agencies with necessary Covid-19 data Interior and Coordination CS Fred Matiang'i has said a report on whether to reopen churches or not is ready and will be handed over to …
• Penang places of worship need state approval to reopen: Exco Applications can be made through their respective religious organisation or through Chong Eng's office. 6 h ago 4 05 Jun 2020 10:15 Malysiakini Non-Muslim religious organisations in Penang looking to reopen their houses of worship can apply through their respective religious representatives or through the office of state executive councillor Chong Eng. Chong, who oversees the portfolio for …
• Churches, mosques, hotels to open in Lagos June 19 05 Jun 2020 10:10 OG TV WORSHIP centres are to reopen in Lagos as the government on Thursday released guidelines to further ease the lockdown. Also to commence business are hotels and the hospitality industry, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said. The reopening of churches, mosques …
• Lydia-Alhassan-Fumigates-Ayawaso-West-Wuogon-Mosques-Churches--Schools 05 Jun 2020 08:53 Peace FM In an attempt to ensure academic and religious life returns to normalcy in Ayawaso West Wuguon, the Member of Parliament, Madam Lydia Alhassan has fumigated schools, mosque and churches in the constituency. The exercise which began on Monday, June 1, 2020  …
• COVID-19: Nigerian govt threatens to close down churches, mosques again 05 Jun 2020 05:55 Daily Post The federal government has made it clear it would not hesitate to review the reopening of churches and mosques if its guidelines are not adhered to. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, stated this on Thursday during …
• National Stadium users lament closure after opening of churches, mosques 05 Jun 2020 04:43 Punch Newspapers Kelvin Ekerete Athletes, joggers, and regular users of the national stadium in Surulere, Lagos have appealed to the Federal Government to reopen the sporting edifice for users. The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports on March 24 directed that the stadium …
• Unusual worship in Lagos State as mosques, churches reopen June 19 - Guardian 05 Jun 2020 04:22 Google • Govt restricts attendants to 500, exempts persons below 15, above 65 • Abuja unveils strict guidelines as Osun approves partial reopening • PTF warns against non-compliance with COVID-19 protocols There will be unusual religious gatherings when the …
• Breaking: Mosques, churches to reopen in Lagos from June 19 - Sanwo-Olu declares 05 Jun 2020 02:49 Online Nigeria Home | News | General | Breaking: Mosques, churches to reopen in Lagos from June 19 - Sanwo-Olu declares - Lagos state government has announced the date for the opening of churches and mosques - Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, June 4, fixed June …
• BREAKING: Sanwo-olu approves reopening of Churches, Mosques in Lagos state 05 Jun 2020 01:47 Herald Babajide Sanwo-olu, Lagos state Governor has approved the reopening of religious centres such as Churches and mosques in the state. According to The Nation, churches and mosques will be allowed to hold services from June 21. The Governor made the …
• When it comes to reopening churches in the pandemic, Supreme Court says grace isn’t the same as groceries 05 Jun 2020 01:44 St. George Utah In this April 2019 file photo, people arrive for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' two-day conference in Salt Lake City, April 6, 2019 | Associated Press photo by Rick Bowmer, St. George News FEATURE (THE CONVERSATION) — The highest …
• Lagos relaxes restrictions on religious activities 04 Jun 2020 23:22 News Diary Online Lagos State Government has modified the protocols and guidelines recently announced by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on Coronavirus Response, which gave a regulated permission for resumption of business and religious activities across the nation as …
• Breaking: Churches, Mosques to Resume Worship Service in Lagos State 04 Jun 2020 22:43 Biz Watch Nigeria Breaking: Churches, Mosques to Resume Worship Service in Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has announced that religious activities will resume in the state on June 19. The governor made the announcement at an ongoing press briefing at …
• BREAKING: Churches, mosques to reopen in Lagos - TheCable 04 Jun 2020 21:33 Google Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has announced that religious activities will resume in the state on June 19. The governor made the announcement at an ongoing press briefing at government house, Marina, Lagos, on Thursday. He said while Muslims will …