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Pope defends Vatican guidance on same-sex couples
Pope Francis is seeking to clarify that the Catholic Church is not changing its teachings about homosexual practices and same-sex relationships as the Vatican faces criticism for approving a document allowing priests to bless same-sex couples.
Religious freedom groups criticise Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off violators list
Religious freedom advocacy groups are criticizing the Biden administration for leaving Nigeria off the U.S. State Department list of the world's worst violators of religious freedom despite constant attacks and violence impacting Christian communities.
Abortion was the leading cause of death worldwide in 2023
Abortion has topped several infectious diseases as the world's leading cause of death for at least the fifth year in a row, even though multiple abortion restrictions have gone into place at the state level following the U.S. Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade.
Theologian Wayne Grudem says Trump should drop out of Republican presidential race
"If he drops out now, Trump will be remembered as the ex-president who with commendable humility put the good of the country ahead of his own personal ambition."
Carl Lentz thanks wife Laura for staying by his side after cheating scandal
Former Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz took to social media recently to express gratitude for his wife's decision to stay with him despite his adultery.
Study links online church attendance to increased Bible engagement
Americans who attend church services online may be more likely to read the Bible at least once a week than those who go to in-person services, according to the findings of a survey.
'America no longer the safe haven' for persecuted Christians, says Open Doors
"Recent shifts in U.S. policy reveal that America is no longer the safe haven for displaced persons that it once was,"
1 in 6 churchgoers have had, paid for or encouraged an abortion, survey finds
"Christians might be surprised to learn that around 17% of female churchgoers have had an abortion, and 15% of male churchgoers have paid for or actively encouraged someone to get an abortion."
Half of Gen Zers say their life was 'transformed' by the Bible's message: study
A new report reveals that while younger generations of Americans are less religious and engaged with the Bible than their older counterparts, roughly half of them credit the Bible's message for transforming their lives.
Married people more likely to be 'very happy'
"No subsequent population categorization will yield so large a difference in happiness across so many people."
British Rowing bans trans-identified males from competing in women's events
The new policy on Competition Eligibility and Procedures, which is to take effect on September 11.
Nearly half of millennials think 'misgendering' should be a crime: survey
A plurality of millennials think that "misgendering" someone should be a crime, a new survey suggests, as those who address people by pronouns that do not match their stated gender identity increasingly face repercussions.
Loneliness is a struggle for many pastors
Pastors are experiencing more loneliness and less support than in years past as fewer seek out spiritual support, according to data the Barna Group considers to be a "cause for concern."
Black Americans lead the way in 'spiritual vitality' and church attendance
"In fact, Black Americans lead the way in nearly every measure of holistic spiritual health."
Americans' faith in the Church, public schools flounders near all-time lows, survey finds
Americans' trust in critical societal institutions continues to flounder near record lows as less than a third say they have confidence in the Church or organized religion and about a quarter has confidence in public schools.
Police drop bail restrictions against pro-life activist arrested for praying near abortion clinic
Restrictions on a pro-life activist following her arrest for praying outside an abortion clinic have been lifted but she continues to face the possibility of additional charges related to her activism.