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From Baptists to Methodists, Catholics to Quakers, America’s Christian churches have experienced declining attendance and membership for more than 30 years. But the Catholic Church may be rebounding with the help of Gen Z men, according to a recent Washington Post story. Christian churches filled their pews on Sunday mornings for several generations leading up…

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Donald Trump’s election as President in 2024 was due at least in part to his strong support among “Christian nationalists.” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is particularly associated with Christian nationalism; his pastor, Doug Wilson, is a prominent voice in that movement. Among the positions espoused by Christian nationalists is the concept of “household voting,”…

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President Donald Trump marked Easter with a message to Christians around the world, pointing to the hope found in Jesus Christ and declaring that “evil and wickedness will not prevail.” In a video address, Trump centered his message on the Resurrection, calling it “the most glorious miracle in all of time.” He quoted one of…

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A moment from a recent White House Easter gathering continues to draw strong reactions after Paula White-Cain compared President Donald Trump to Jesus Christ—prompting concern and debate among many Christians. White-Cain, who has served as Trump’s longtime spiritual adviser, made the remarks during an address at an Easter week luncheon, with the president standing just…

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Just hours after walking out of an Oklahoma jail, Gateway Church founder Robert Morris issued a public statement reflecting on his six-month sentence for sexually abusing Cindy Clemishire decades ago—and directly asked for her forgiveness. Morris, who was released Tuesday from the Osage County Jail after serving time for crimes that began when Clemishire was…

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The University of Oregon (UO) in Eugene has announced that its University Health Services will offer medication abortion services to university students starting for the Fall semester 2026. This will make UO one of the first universities in Oregon to offer such services. Students at the university (the move does not include faculty or staff)…

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The US Supreme Court has struck down a Colorado so-called “conversion therapy” ban, opening the doors to similar bans nationwide being struck down as well. “Conversion therapy” refers to a type of therapy used to help an individual change an unwanted sexual orientation or gender identity. Such therapies are typically provided by Christian counselors. Colorado…

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President Donald Trump is once again drawing attention for his comments about faith and eternity—this time, with a very personal response from Rev. Franklin Graham, who chose to share it publicly on Palm Sunday. On March 29, Trump posted a letter he received from Graham, the son of legendary evangelist Billy Graham, offering both encouragement…

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In a moment that quickly caught the attention of Christians across the country, President Donald Trump shared a personal letter from evangelist Franklin Graham on Palm Sunday—one that delivers a clear and direct message about faith, repentance, and eternity. The letter, originally sent in October 2025, congratulated Trump for what Graham described as “incredible accomplishments,”…

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A decision by Israeli authorities to block Catholic leaders from entering one of Christianity’s most sacred sites on Palm Sunday has sparked international outrage and raised concerns about religious access during a time of war. The incident took place at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, widely believed by Christians to be the location of…
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