How The Pandemic Has Affected Religious Practices In Different Communities, Continued NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Imam Mohammad Altahir of the Islamic Center in Wyoming and Lane Moore of the Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association about pandemic's effects on religious practices.
How The Pandemic Has Affected Religious Practices In Different Communities NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Imam Mohammad Altahir of the Islamic Center in Wyoming and Lane Moore of the Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association about pandemic's effects on religious practices.
Despite Trump's Demand, Not All Houses Of Worship Reopen After President Trump demanded governors allow houses of worship to reopen immediately, governors of California and Minnesota eased restrictions. But many places of worship say they'll remain closed. Tom Gjelten
Churches Defy State Bans And Gather With Congregations NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rev. Kris Casey of Adams Square Baptist Church in Worcester, Mass., about why some churches are opening their doors despite state directives banning large gatherings.
Religious Leaders React To Trump's Call To Reopen Houses Of Worship NPR's Michel Martin speaks with two religious leaders, Imam Rizwan Ali and Reverend Thomas McKenzie, about President Trump's decision to classify houses of worship as essential during the pandemic.
Muslims Celebrate Ramadan Virtually As Pandemic Restricts Large Gatherings Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic has meant Muslims abandoning traditions of dinner gatherings and evening prayers at mosques. But many communities have taken celebrations online. Mohamad ElBardicy
Detroit Priest Uses Squirt Gun To Enforce Social Distancing He sprays holy water at parishioners. Photos show him wearing a mask, face shield and gloves as he aims the squirt gun into cars that pull up. He came up with the idea to make social distancing fun.
Share Your Thoughts: How Church May Change After The Coronavirus Houses of worship in America have now been closed for about two months. We are wondering how worship habits will be changed long-term by the COVID-19 pandemic. We'd like you to share your thoughts. Tom Gjelten
Some See Plot To Create 'World Government' In Coronavirus Restrictions A manifesto by some prominent Catholic leaders alleges that some powers are using the coronavirus as a "pretext" to foment worldwide panic, restrict freedom and gain control over citizens. Tom Gjelten
Many Houses of Worship Have Sought Government Aid, Surveys Show Houses of worship have taken a big financial hit during the coronavirus shutdown. Many have applied for government aid under an SBA emergency loan program. Tom Gjelten