Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades

Washington attack suspect sought to justify himself to Christians*
Christianity Today: In writings, Cole Tomas Allen thanked his church and argued that his attempt to assassinate Trump administration officials was compatible with his faith.

 

Worship attendance at churches up for the first time in decades, according to new report
Religion News Service: Researchers from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research said the median congregation grew from 65 in 2020 to about 70 today. That is not enough to erase earlier declines, but it is noteworthy.

 

GOP ethics complaint says Kansas City-area pastor improperly used church resources
Kansas Reflector: The Rev. Adam Hamilton, pastor of the largest church in Kansas, is toying with the idea of running for U.S. Senate, but he has yet to officially file.

 

How white Christianity shifted from New Deal Democrats to the GOP
Religion Unplugged: It has become increasingly the case that to be white and Christian is to support the Republican Party. That simply wasn’t the case not too terribly long ago, writes researcher Ryan Burge.

 

Isaac Herzog, accused by UN panel of inciting genocide, to deliver JTS commencement address
Jewish Currents: New York’s Jewish Theological Seminary will honor Israeli President Isaac Herzog next month.

The laywoman who has quietly formed a generation of priests and sisters in South Asia

U.S. bishops say violence 'never the answer' after shooting at White House press dinner Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemned violence, and Bishop David Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio said the issue of gun violence must be addressed.

Pope Leo XIV tells new priests: 'You are a channel, not a filter'

The pope ordained 10 men to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday and later warned at the Regina Caeli against the “thieves” that rob people of freedom, dignity, and peace.

U.S. to finance restoration of ‘Sistine Chapel of the Andes’ in Bolivia The U.S. Department of State’s Cultural Preservation Fund will finance the project, which will repair and waterproof thatched roofs, reconstruct buttresses, and restore exterior walls and façades.

The laywoman who has quietly formed a generation of priests and sisters in South Asia On World Vocations Day, EWTN News pays tribute to a woman called the “caregiver of vocations” in a place where Catholics are a minority.

Pro-Lifers Win Again at UN Conference

Why do people stay with (or leave) religion? Interesting findings from a study

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Taken together, these findings depict a religious landscape marked not by sudden collapse but by gradual reconfiguration. Belief, meaning, and personal experience remain central drivers of affiliation, while institutional credibility and cultural alignment increasingly shape decisions to stay or leave

In the Spanish capital, the courts have authorized the designation of Jehovah’s Witnesses as a “destructive cult”

ZENIT Staff

The court’s reasoning is notable not so much for endorsing a doctrinal judgment about a religious group, but for clarifying the legal scope of expression in matters of public interest

A generation returns? New data suggest a surprising revival of Catholic identity among Spanish youth

ZENIT Staff

The data do not necessarily indicate a uniform revival across all segments of youth, nor do they guarantee long-term retention. The history of religious affiliation in Europe suggests that identification does not always translate into sustained practice

Priestly vocations in the military? Record attendance at “military” vocational retreat

ZENIT Staff

Of the 38, 15 are considering a vocation as chaplains in the U.S. Air Force, eight in the Navy, and seven in the Army. Another eight are still discerning which branch of service they hope to join if ordained as priests

Foundation Promoted by Pope Francis Proposes FIFA’s «Rag Ball» Award to Recognize Social Commitment

ZENIT Staff

The goal is to create an award that, alongside the famous Ballon d’Or for elite players, recognizes the best social initiatives related to football.

Legionaries of Christ and Regnum Christi Strengthen and Relaunch Their Christian Charity Initiatives

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A study indicates that the total fertility rate has fallen to 1.57 births per woman, below the replacement rate of 2.1, which is necessary to maintain the population size.

What does it mean to be a Christian in politics? Pope Leo XIV’s response during his first meeting with MEPs

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The Pope’s Address to Members of the European People’s Party at the European Parliament

Holy Land: Catholic Church denounces Jewish settlers’ encroachment on church-owned properties. Israeli government seeks to mend relations

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The Patriarchate condemns «encroachments» in Tayasir, stressing that protecting Church properties is a «red line.» Following a formal report to Israeli civil and military authorities, action has been taken against those responsible. As violence escalates Pizzaballa appeals for support for the local population. Meanwhile, Israel appointed a special envoy for the Christian world to mend relations.

Which “thieves” have tried to break into our fold? The Pope’s thoughtful response

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Address on the occasion of the Regina Coeli prayer on Sunday, April 26, 2026

Here are the 5 themes for World Youth Day Seoul 2027: the major global gathering of young Catholics

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The selection process began in late 2024 and included a nationwide survey of young people, youth ministers and pastoral workers, followed by a review of candidates and deliberation by the LOC

Questions about liturgy: On Blessings

Fr. Edward McNamara

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Pro-Lifers Win Again at UN Conference

Stefano Gennarini

The Commission on Population and Development, which meets for one week in April every year, is the scene of ongoing debates about abortion, gender ideology, population control, and other controversial social policies. It has failed to reach an agreement in seven of the last ten sessions.

The Death Penalty in the U.S.: On the Same Day, Pope Leo XIV and the Trump Administration Weigh In (With Opposing Views)

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In 2025, 11 of those states carried out executions. In 2024, 9 states carried out the death penalty, and in 2023, 5

7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa

Melkite priest finds consecrated host intact after 47 days in damaged church “Jesus was waiting for us,” a priest in southern Lebanon said after returning to his damaged church in the town of Tbenine following the ceasefire on April 17. Israeli, Polish foreign ministers spar on X about destroyed Jesus statue Israel and Poland’s foreign ministers argue on X, a mosaic of Jesus by a survivor of Nazism will be saved, South Korea’s Catholic population grows, and more in this week’s world news roundup. 7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa Pope Leo XIV spent 11 days in Africa from April 13–23 and visited Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. ‘A profound experience’: Voices from Africa reflect on Pope Leo’s papal visit Four attendees at Pope Leo XIV’s final Mass in Africa in Equatorial Guinea share their testimonies.

Nebraska pro-life ministry brings ultrasounds to classrooms across the U.S. Heart of a Child Ministries, based on Omaha, is expanding by training pro-life leaders to present fetal development education in schools across the country.

Trinity North Park 04.26.2026

 

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Trinity United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church has been part of the North Park community since 1915, bringing warmth and connection to our neighbors for over 100 years. We seek to KNOW, LOVE, and SERVE God and our neighbors through study, worship, community events, outreach and service projects, and having fun together! We'd love to have you join us as we grow in faith and love here in North Park.

San Diego Japanese Christian Church 04.26.2026

 

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San Diego Japanese Christian Church

OMS Holiness Church of North America

San Diego Japanese Christian Church (SDJCC) is here to share the good news that a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is the key to abundant living in today’s world. Our church was founded as an outreach to Japanese speaking farmers in San Diego County over 80 years ago. SDJCC now has English and Japanese speaking ministries. It’s easy to miss, tucked away at the elbow of 19th and E streets just above Interstate 5: the Japanese American Christian Church in Golden Hill. You’d most likely drive past this humble place of worship on the way up Broadway without noticing it, but if you happened to be on a stroll down E Street looking at the nice old houses, you’d stumble upon it after the bigger homes give way to a series of California bungalows. It’s there before E turns right into 19th. Across the street from the church, a chain-link fence lines the sidewalk above the 5 where the homeless set up camp on a regular basis before they are swept out and relocated only to return again when the police shift their attention elsewhere. Historically, the church itself is a product of a relocation of a different sort. As my City College colleague, historian Susan Hasegawa informed me, it was originally founded as the Japanese Holiness Church by Christian Nikkei (immigrants and their descendents) in 1930 and located on Newton Avenue. Sponsored by the Oriental Mission Society, the church focused its efforts on outreach to Issei (first generation immigrant) farmers.

Christ United Presbyterian San Diego 04.26.2026

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Christ United Presbyterian Church of San Diego

What Is The Presbyterian Church (USA)

Christ United Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Rev. Dr. Kerry Allison is the pastor of this parish church in South Park. We were established in 1981 when an invitation was extended to two churches—Brooklyn Heights Presbyterian, established in 1921 and the Golden Hill Presbyterian, established in 1956—to merge and each church accepted. The late Reverend Doctor George Walker Smith founded Golden Hill Presbyterian Church in 1956 with support from the Presbyterian Women organization. The church, located at 22nd and Market in South Park, became a human rights leader in San Diego as the congregation grew. Reverend Smith was the first black school board member in San Diego. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Christ United continues its ministry in power and presence to the present day. All are welcome to join us in worship and togetherness. 

Renew San Diego 04.26.2026

 

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Renew San Diego

What is the Reformed Church in America?

Since Easter of 2018 we’ve met weekly on Sundays and developed our capacity to serve our neighbors, especially those in great need spiritually, physically or emotionally. At Renew, you’ll find a community that reflects the diversity of center-city San Diego. We welcome and include people of every ethnicity and culture, believing and unbelieving (most of us a mixture of these), wealthy and poor, inclusive of sexual orientation and marital status.

Makers Church 04.26.2026

 

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Makers Church

Southern Baptists Explained in 2 Minutes

Makers church was founded in 2010 as MOSAIC San Diego. In 2017 we became Makers Church. Two years later, in another act of faith, Makers Church and North Park Baptist, a dynamic community with almost 100 years of legacy and ministry, chose to merge into something beautiful and new.

Grace Church San Diego 04.26.2026

 

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Grace San Diego

Southern Baptists Explained in 2 Minutes

Grace San Diego was established in 1912. The church has a wonderful history which included, under the leadership of Dr. TimLaHaye, the founding of Christian High School, Christian Heritage College (Now San Diego Christian College) and Institute for Creation Research. Grace, for several years, was known as “Scott Memorial Baptist” before the name was changed to Grace Church San Diego in 2009. Today, we continue to grow with a strong foundation on Biblical truth with a message of God’s grace, love and hope all anchored in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ!