Coronavirus: UAE Fatwa Council lays out regulations for Muslims amid Covid-19 outbreak
United Arab Emirates issued a fatwa that bans congregational prayers and provides alternatives for public prayers.
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to delay Hajj bookings
Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims planning to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage to delay booking amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic.
Church grants special indulgence to coronavirus patients and caregivers
The Apostolic Penitentiary issues a Decree granting special plenary indulgences for those suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, if specific conditions are met.
‘It’s Like a Lifeline.’ How Religious Leaders Are Helping People Stay Connected in a Time of Isolation
Services and informal groups are moving online, while others are organizing help for elderly congregants
Guidance for Faith Communities & Places of Worship
Guidance document developed by World Vision for faith leaders to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to prevent misinformation about the virus in their communities.
With Passover, Easter and Ramadan looming, clergy scramble to create holiday at a distance
Religious leaders are searching for socially distant ways to celebrate major religious holidays that traditionally include an emphasis on social gathering, communal meals and large prayer vigils.