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.
‘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
Considering Faith, Community, and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis
A list of resources for faith- and community based leaders to address the mental health needs of people experiencing fear and anxiety associated with COVID-19
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.
With churches closing, US priest offers drive thru confessions
Father Scott Holmer sits on a chair in the parking lot of St. Edward Church in Bowie, Md., and parishioners confess from the front seat of their cars.