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Disputes about religious liberty during the pandemic aren’t unique to the U.S. In the United Kingdom, faith leaders are challenging new shutdown orders and accusing the government of criminalizing public worship.

Melissa McCarthy has withdrawn her support from Christian anti-trafficking organization Exodus Cry after claims surfaced the group is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ. Exodus Cry, however, says the media is spreading misinformation. 

Hillsong East Coast has fielded concerns from "a number of people" following Pastor Carl Lentz's removal last week.

Instead of being houses of worship, some Chinese Christian church buildings are now being used to promote the values of the Communist Party. 

At the U.S. Supreme Court this year, houses of worship are 0-for-2 so far in their efforts to seek exemptions from pandemic-related restrictions. But that could change thanks to the appointment of religious liberty advocate Amy Coney Barrett.

“United Methodists are still on the roof waiting for rescue,” Rev. Fely Dela Cruz says. The Philippines was hit by a trio of typhoons which has killed 17 people, devastated rice fields and banana plants, and left many people stranded.

The Biden abortion policies include codifying Roe vs. Wade, restoring funding to Planned Parenthood, and reversing the Mexico City Policy. But there is still some good news for pro-lifers from this election season.

Churchgoers in Arkansas are now required to wear a mask during services—even while singing. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced new guidelines for houses of worship on Tuesday in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases.