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‘This is an apocalyptic moment’: Faith leaders call pandemic a ‘test’ as more Americans turn to prayer

Pastors, rabbis, and imams say they’re seeing record numbers of views; comments sections on Facebook Live have turned into a chorus of ‘amens’; and a new poll from Pew finds a majority of Americans have prayed on the virus.

A smartphone is used to livestream a Eucharistic Adoration service at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Washington, during the coronavirus pandemic.
A smartphone is used to livestream a Eucharistic Adoration service at Saint Ann Catholic Church in Washington, during the coronavirus pandemic.Read moreCarolyn Kaster / AP