Millions of dollars in federal healthcare funding for transgender youth in Virginia are at risk — and state lawmakers are now deciding whether Virginia will step in to fill the gap.
Open Doors calls for prayers for Syrian Christians after a violent attack on Al-Suqaylabiyah, urging peace and hope.
Christian humanitarian Lydia Nwankwo was shot dead in Sokoto, Nigeria, during a bandit attack on Oct. 6, 2024.
When faith and civic life intersect, the stories that emerge often reveal something important about how American institutions — military, religious, and democratic — navigate competing values. This week’s coverage from Religion News Service brings together several of those moments, from a military archbishop’s conscience-based appeal to questions about how bias crimes are counted and how faith leaders are engaging voters heading into Election Day.
Virginia is making headlines on multiple fronts this election season, and one of the most watched developments is a reported surge in early voting numbers across the state. For voters trying to stay informed — and for anyone who cares about how elections are run — keeping up with what’s happening in Virginia right now matters.
The Archbishop of Glasgow confirms that half of the city’s Catholic churches will close due to a shortage of priests.
A 2026 survey reveals growing religious uncertainty in the UK, with many unclear about basic Christian teachings.
Anita Meston challenges her dismissal for pro-life views, highlighting UK’s reputation for curbing Christian free speech.
With Election Day approaching and faith communities across the country mobilizing at the intersection of conviction and civic duty, religion and democracy are rarely far apart.
Georgia’s political landscape is heating up as candidates for governor and U.S. Senate face off in high-stakes debates, with abortion, extremism, and leadership succession all emerging as flashpoints in the weeks ahead of the election.
When institutions choose transparency over secrecy, public trust follows. That principle — central to healthy democracies and accountable governance — was on full display Tuesday as the Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV’s lung nodule surgery had been completed successfully, on schedule and as planned.
After a thrilling victory, Brian Tassy’s compassionate act of helping a defeated opponent highlights the true spirit of sportsmanship and empathy.
