US Public Wants COVID-19 Facts, Struggles to Find Them

US Public Wants COVID-19 Facts, Struggles to Find Them

A majority (57%) of U.S. adults are paying close attention to the ongoing pandemic, but many are struggling to find trustworthy information, and few individuals or institutions garner much trust. Overall, 90% are either paying “extremely / very close” (57%) or...
More US Protestant Pastors Endorse Candidates

More US Protestant Pastors Endorse Candidates

Protestant pastors in the United States are becoming more vocal about political candidates, according to a LifeWay Research report published Oct. 27. Nearly one-third (32%) of all respondents said they have “publicly endorsed candidates for public office this year...
1,000-Plus Faith Leaders Urge Free, Fair Elections

1,000-Plus Faith Leaders Urge Free, Fair Elections

More than 1,000 faith leaders in the United States issued a statement on Tuesday in support of free and fair elections. “We join together as leaders of faith across political, religious and ideological differences to affirm our commitment to a free, fair and safe...
Most US Protestant Churches Resume In-Person Worship

Most US Protestant Churches Resume In-Person Worship

A strong majority (87%) of Protestant churches in the U.S. met in person during September, according to a LifeWay Research report published Oct. 20. Of those meeting in person, only 15% did so with attendance levels 90% or higher than before the global pandemic. By...
Pope Renews Call for Global Compact on Education

Pope Renews Call for Global Compact on Education

Pope Francis has once again called for a global compact on education during an October 15 event at the Aula Magna of the Lateran University in Rome. Initially planned for May 14, the gathering was delayed as a result of the global pandemic. “We consider education to...