(RNS) — Last year’s most read, most shared and most likely, in the eyes of RNS’ editors, to shape the year ahead. (RNS) — The news of Pope Francis’ death dominated headlines for days in 2025, as the ...

The IRS will offer religious congregations more freedom to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, the agency said in a July 2025 court filing. President Donald ...

After years of decline, a growing number of Americans believe religion is on its way back, a new study from Pew Research Center suggests. The report, published Monday, found that about a third of ...

“Nones” are adults who describe themselves religiously as atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular.” This report uses the terms “nones” and “religiously unaffiliated” interchangeably. Overall, ...