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Chinese lab linked to COVID-19 banned from receiving US funding through 2033
In apparent recognition of what was once widely regarded as “conspiracy theory,” U.S. health officials have debarred a Chinese laboratory suspected of leaking the COVID-19 virus from procuring taxpayer funding for at least the next decade.
Church attendance still below pre-pandemic levels despite slight uptick, new data shows
Religious worship service attendance in the United States is still below pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels despite a slight increase in the last two years, with a slightly steeper decline among Catholics than Protestants, survey data suggests.
Number of Americans attending in-person church services is rising
Three years after government restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic forced many churches to close and only offer services online, a new report reveals the state of in-person attendance.
Kentucky must pay $270K for banning large worship gatherings during pandemic: appeals court
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling ordering Kentucky to pay more than $270,000 in legal fees in response to a lawsuit over Gov. Andy Beshear's coronavirus worship restrictions.
5 things to know about James O'Keefe's departure from Project Veritas
James O'Keefe, the founder and longtime president of Project Veritas, a conservative activist organization known for producing undercover videos, has stepped aside after a prolonged conflict with its board of directors.
45% of Protestants stricter about who can be classified as a 'churchgoer' than pastors: poll
Protestant churchgoers are much more likely than pastors to believe weekly church attendance is necessary to qualify as a regular churchgoer, according to a new poll.
US Catholic churches seeing fewer donors but a lot more giving: report
While the number of donors to Catholic churches in the United States is decreasing, the average amount of money each donor gives is increasing, according to a new report analyzing trends following the COVID-19 lockdowns that forced many religious institutions to close.
44% of US adults say aftermath of COVID-19 has made them 'more open to God': study
A new study reveals that less than half of United States adults see themselves as more open to God now than they did before the coronavirus pandemic even as most adults express a desire to grow spiritually.
5 things to know about rule changes in the 118th Congress
The United States House of Representatives adopted a rules package that will govern how the body does business during the 118th U.S. Congress. The approval of the rules package in a 220-213 vote fell along party lines, with all but one Republican supporting the implementation of the rules and all Democrats voting in opposition.
Twitter Files: Platform suppressed 'true but inconvenient' medical information during COVID pandemic
The latest edition of The Twitter Files suggests that the White House pressured Twitter to censor tweets advocating a disfavored narrative on the coronavirus pandemic, and the social media giant even attached warning labels to tweets featuring data compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Supreme Court keeps Title 42 in place as US grapples with border surge; Gorsuch dissents
The United States Supreme Court has ordered Title 42 to remain in place as the southwestern U.S. continues to grapple with the fallout of a surge in illegal immigration.
Congress passes bill ordering Biden admin. to end COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill ordering the U.S. Department of Defense to end its requirement that members of the Armed Forces take the coronavirus vaccine about three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
'Twitter Files' reveal blacklisting of Stanford doctor opposed to COVID-19 lockdowns
The latest revelations from Elon Musk's "Twitter Files" suggest the social media giant went out of its way to censor a physician and Stanford University medical professor critical of lockdowns and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaccinated people are now a majority of COVID-19 deaths, analysis shows
For the first time, more than half of all Americans who died after contracting COVID-19 were vaccinated at least once, according to data on COVID-19 deaths in August.
Canadian pastor acquitted of violating COVID-19 restrictions after spending 21 days in jail
A Canadian pastor has been acquitted of violating coronavirus worship restrictions after spending time in jail last year for holding worship services.
Pastor Artur Pawlowski wins legal victory after being fined for holding services during COVID-19
A Canadian court has ruled in favor of a pastor who gained international notoriety for his steadfast objection to coronavirus restrictions and sought to have a lower court ruling holding him in contempt of court dismissed.
Pastor Artur Pawlowski released from solitary confinement after 51 days in prison for 'inciting mischief'
A prominent Canadian pastor who has emerged as an outspoken critic of his government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has been released from prison after nearly two months in custody.
DC nun has medical license restored as litigation over vaccine mandate continues
A Roman Catholic nun who sued the District of Columbia for an exemption to the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers has had her medical license restored and can continue to practice medicine for the foreseeable future while her lawsuit is adjudicated.
Pro-life nun sues DC over vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
A high-profile nun is suing the District of Columbia over its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, saying the requirement would force her to violate sincerely held religious beliefs.
Archdiocese of Washington drops mask mandate for DC Catholic schools after parents sue district
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has dropped its mask mandate for Catholic school students as two parents are suing District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser for an exception to the masking requirement for their children or the nullification of the policy altogether.