Pew Research: Southerners tend to be more religious than other U.S. adults – but less religious than they used to be
Between 2020 and 2025, religiousness in the South and in the other regions generally has been stable, Pew Research Center surveys show. Read more

Gallup Poll: Fewer than half of Americans say religion is ‘very important’ in their lives 
(RNS) — President Trump said he was ‘bringing back religion,’ but the latest Gallup Poll shows no evidence of that. Read more 

Survey: Americans alone in finding fellow citizens ‘morally bad’
In total, more than half of American adults – 53% – said the morality and ethics of people in their country were somewhat bad or very bad, while 47% rated their morality as good or very good, according to the study. Read more

Beth Moore, influential Bible teacher, to step back from large events
(RNS) — Bible teacher and bestselling author Beth Moore announced Thursday (March 5) that her ministry will stop holding large-scale Living Proof events in 2027. The decision to end Living Proof Ministries events, which feature Moore’s Bible teaching and worship music, will coincide with her 70th birthday. Read more

Conservative Anglican leaders meet in Nigeria to elect a leader, fueling concerns of schism
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Conservative Anglican leaders gathering in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, are planning to unveil a new leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, even as Archbishop Sarah Mullally is set to be installed as the first female leader of the body later this month. Read more

Pew Research: Which U.S. religious groups are most highly educated?
Hindus and Jews are much more likely to have a four-year college degree than Americans in other religious groups, according to Pew Research Center’s 2023-24 Religious Landscape Study (RLS). Seven-in-ten Hindus and 65% of Jews have a bachelor’s degree or more education. That compares with 35% of U.S. adults overall. Read more 

Presbyterian speaker: Churches can supplement how history is taught ‘in a way that is honest and true and doesn’t skip over the uncomfortable parts’
Presbyterian News Service–Eugene Robinson, who had a distinguished career at the Washington Post before leaving last year, was the most recent McClendon Scholar speaker sponsored by New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C.Read more

Giving to BGCT dropped 17% in a decade, following national trends
The Baptist General Convention of Texas has experienced a 17% drop in Cooperative Program income in the past decade, Treasurer and CFO Ward Hayes told the state convention’s Executive Board Feb. 23. Read more

Liberal Jews denounce bill to ban non-Orthodox prayers at Western Wall 
JERUSALEM (RNS) — The Israeli parliament’s decision to introduce legislation that would make it illegal to hold non-Orthodox and mixed-gender prayer in any part of the Western Wall complex has infuriated liberal Jews in Israel and the U.S. Read more 

Catholic bishops to Supreme Court: Abandoning birthright citizenship ‘immoral’
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is asking the Supreme Court to uphold birthright citizenship. However, not all Catholics agree with this interpretation of Church social teaching. Read more

Pew Research: Religious diversity worldwide
Singapore is the most religiously diverse country overall, while the U.S. ranks first among nations with very large populations. Read more

How faith networks are building a safety net for immigrants released from detention 
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — With fewer asylum-seekers arriving in U.S. cities, faith-based support networks are caring for immigrants after they’re released from stints in detention centers — a time when many lose housing and jobs. Read more

Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh chosen to host 83rd General Convention in 2030
Episcopal News Service—The Episcopal Church is planning to gather in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2030 for the 83rd General Convention, a decision that was endorsed Feb. 20 by Executive Council during its one-day online meeting. Read more