The Faithful Five for 10.6.25: 15,000 churches could close this year amid religious shift in U.S.

October 6, 2025

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

  1. 15,000 churches could close this year amid religious shift in U.S. (Axios)
  2. Text With Jesus app draws thousands as creator says AI can help people explore scripture (Fox Business)
  3. Religions, media can be a ‘force for unity,’ says Muslim judge (Deseret News)
  4. Deciphering Truth in an Age of Algorithmic Influence (Crosswalk)
  5. For the First Time in 1,400 Years, the Archbishop of Canterbury Will Be a Woman (Church Leaders)

And read our latest story:

Forcing Catholic schools, parents to sign LGBT policy for pre-K not unconstitutional: court