The Faithful Five for 1.8.26: Pro-Life Leaders Push Back After Trump Calls for ‘Flexibility’ on Abortion Funding Rules

January 8, 2026

Today’s news headlines of importance to the American faithful:

  1. Pro-Life Leaders Push Back After Trump Calls for ‘Flexibility’ on Abortion Funding Rules (Christianity Daily)
  2. 2 dead, 6 wounded in shooting outside LDS church in Salt Lake City (Salt Lake Tribune)
  3. Millions celebrate Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7, following ancient traditions (Associated Press)
  4. Dragons, Sex and the Bible: What Drove the Book Business This Year (NY TImes)
  5. California Family Launches Pizzeria to Help Their Daughter With Special Needs Thrive (Crosswalk)

And read our latest story:

Colo. pays over $6M to settle legal challenge to abortion pill reversal ban