In early September, Indonesian authorities arrested seven suspects accused of threatening violence against Pope Francis during his visit from September 3 to 6. The arrests were made by Densus 88, Indonesia’s elite counterterrorism unit. The …
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church recently announced a settlement agreement with clergy members who had sued the denomination over mishandled retirement funds. This lawsuit, involving a loss of $90 million, primarily accused the church’s …
In April, Rev. Chris Marchand, an Anglican priest from Peoria, Illinois, launched Wall of Silence, a podcast addressing abuse and cover-ups within the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA). However, after just two months, Marchand’s …
Religious Affiliation Declines Across All Age GroupsData from the Public Religion Research Institute shows every age group experienced declines in religious affiliation. The largest increases in unaffiliated individuals occurred among Americans aged 30 to 49. …
In recent years, many wealthy pastors have transitioned from writing best-selling books to generating income through life coaching. This shift enables them to maintain lifestyles that rival those of secular celebrities, earning substantial sums from …
As worship music rapidly evolves, leaders struggle to keep up with new releases, causing the typical lifespan of songs in churches to shorten. With an overwhelming influx of music, worship leaders face the challenge of …
As the new academic year begins, higher education institutions across the U.S. face challenges to uphold free speech and open dialogue. Columbia University’s President, Nemat Shafik, recently resigned amidst controversy, reflecting broader university tensions regarding …
A New Perspective on Project 2025 The Network Advocates for Catholic Social Justice has published an 18-page informational resource criticizing Project 2025, a policy document from the Heritage Foundation. Released on August 28, the resource …
In a unique election process, the National Baptist Convention, USA, elected the Rev. Boise Kimber as its new president. The senior pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church in New Haven, Connecticut, Kimber was the sole …
Religious Roots Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, originally built as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892, has transformed from a religious gathering place to one of America’s most iconic music venues. Founded by riverboat captain Tom Ryman …