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The Religion News Service reports that the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church has elected the Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau as its first female presiding bishop, a historic…
WRN Editorial Staff
Feb 21, 2026
Anglicanism
The Super Bowl’s transformation into a platform for religious messaging is amplified by its staggering international reach. Super Bowl LIX in 2025 reached a record 191.1…
Christianity
For whom do the bells toll? In Appleton, Wisconsin, it’s for the parishioners of Zion Lutheran Church, and it’s thanks to the sturdy hands and generous…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 13, 2022
Catholicism
Church attendance in the U.S. is on a 20-year nosedive. From 70% attending services in 1999, it has declined year after year to 47% in 2020…
Anglicanism
“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch,” said Benjamin Franklin. Democracies had failed in the past, blown to pieces…
Islam
Indian Women Unite vs CAA, Falun Gong, Holocaust Property, Rohingya Ruling, Lutherans Pack 10 Million Meals, Religious School Funding India’s CAA Unites Religions India’s Citizenship Amendment…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jan 28, 2020
Lutheranism
Pledge to help immigrants Close to 3.5 million Christians, represented by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), have voted to become America’s first “sanctuary church…
Books
Reverend Duncan’s new book “Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S.” Reverend Lenny Duncan is the pastor…
Agnosticism
Religious leaders will gather in front of Disney offices to “end anti-religious hate.” World Religion News received an email overnight from Los Angeles Faith Coalition about…
Anglicanism
Critics say Trump’s support of Bible study in public schools is in violation of the constitution. President Donald Trump is cheering on the move to bring…
Agnosticism
The number of Christians has decreased in Congress. The United States Congress in its 116th iteration is marginally less religious and much more diverse[/tweetit] when compared…
Anglicanism
Christmas is a joyous time for Christians all around the world. People’s faces shine with excitement on Christmas. Decorations and adornments can be seen all around.…