These congregations are struggling to attract younger members. That has consequences for social cohesion and Black political power writ large. These congregations are struggling to attract younger ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The wide empty spaces in pews between parishioners at a Sunday service at Zion Baptist Church in South Carolina’s capital highlight a post-pandemic reality common among many ...

So we called our missing sheep, and found four main reasons that suggest four actions. About 200 people have left our small church. The number probably sits closer to 350 when counting their children.

COMMENTARY: ‘People of God’ was an important way by which the Church could express herself as an institution rooted in the mystery of the Trinity, yet present and active in the world. Pope Paul VI ...

In this essay from Fr. Michael J. Himes (1947-2022), he reveals his “hope that these words will instill within you a conviction that Catholicism is alive through your life.” Fr. Himes reflects on our ...

Pilgrims wait for Pope Francis to arrive to lead a prayer vigil during World Youth Day at Campo da Graça in Park Tejo in Lisbon, Portugal, Aug. 5, 2023. (OSV News photo/Bob Roller) Pope Francis ...

Thousands of churches around the country close every year. In Brooklyn, one pastor is trying to help struggling parishes keep their doors open. By Alyson Krueger Late last month, two days before ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. While many Americans report that they attend church at least occasionally, that number could be slowly shrinking. Recently, ...