Religious ‘nones’ decline for first time since 2016, Pew study finds

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The number of Americans self-identifying as religiously disaffiliated has decreased for the first time since 2016, according to a new study from Pew Research.
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‘Most beautiful man’ gives up fame, modeling career for God: ‘I am here to discover’

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Edoardo Santini, 21, won the title of "most beautiful man" at the age of 17 when he entered fashion group ABE's 2019 pageant, but he has questioned his faith in the following years.
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Jewish, Islamic groups back up Catholic school in lawsuit challenging new Michigan law

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Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has earned support from Jewish and Islamic advocacy groups in its lawsuit against the state for a religious exemption.
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Arizona street preacher, father fighting for his life after being shot in the head

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A religious leader and the father of two children is in critical condition after being shot in the head this week while preaching on a street corner in Glendale, Arizona.
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Baltimore monk suspended over 2018 sexual harassment settlement

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Father Paschal Morlino of Baltimore's St. Benedict Church has been suspended from ministry after his Archdiocese learned of a sexual harassment settlement he made in 2018.
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Auburn students rush into lake for impromptu baptisms as football coach lends a hand at massive worship event

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Roughly 200 students at Auburn University were baptized last Tuesday following a campus worship program that was reportedly attended by thousands.
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On this day in history, September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa is canonized: ‘Generous dispenser of divine mercy’

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Mother Teresa was canonized, or officially named a saint, on this day in history. The Albanian nun was given the name "Saint Teresa of Calcutta."
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Historic Maui Catholic church still standing amid fatal fires ripping across Hawaii: ‘Miracle’

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Hawaiian Catholic Church Maria Lanakila is still standing as fires rip across the island of Maui, which has killed dozens of people, authorities say.
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Pennsylvania grand jury charges more Jehovah’s Witness suspects with child rape, molestation

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A Pennsylvania grand jury charged another five Jehovah's Witnesses with sexually abusing children as young as 4 years old Friday. It is part of a probe into sexual abuse in the church.
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One fifth of United Methodists schism over LGBT marriage, ordination

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One-fifth of congregations in the United Methodist Church have announced schism with the larger conference, buying out their church property and cutting ties.
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