“How important is religion in your life?” and “What is your current religion?” are two survey questions that have long been used to measure religiousness in individuals and societies. By these ...

Spiritual and religious practices vary around the world. Some activities, such as prayer, are widespread across many societies. Other practices, such as fasting and lighting incense or candles, are ...

A new Gallup survey shows a dramatic 17-point drop in American adults valuing religion in their daily lives since 2015, with only 49% saying faith is important.

The international pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) this week launched its biennial report Religious Freedom in the World 2025. The report offers a global overview of the state of ...

This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. When researchers study people’s relationship with religion and ...

In late June, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Vicky Hartzler led delegations to both Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, joined by Vice Chair Asif Mahmood in the ...

Religious service attendance at age 12 emerged as the top predictor of adult afterlife belief, especially in secular societies, while childhood adversity and maternal bonds also played subtle roles.

The secretary of state is responsible for deeming a country a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC). Other countries ...

President Trump​ announced he would designate Nigeria "a country of particular concern" as it relates to religious freedom, a ...

According to the data, 37 percent of Americans fall into the Religiously Committed category—roughly twice the proportion of ...

More than 500 church leaders and members in 45 countries with close ties to China signed an online prayer petition in ...