The Faithful Five for 12.9.25: Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 kidnapped Catholic school children

December 9, 2025

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

  1. Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 kidnapped Catholic school children (Christian Post)
  2. Turning Point chapter head rips Christian school for banning political groups after org forced underground (Fox News)
  3. Decline of religion remains stalled, says new Pew report. But there’s no revival yet. (Religion News)
  4. Texas Pastor Warns of Idolatry Amid Increase Usage of Idolatry Among Christians (Crosswalk)
  5. Is Hollywood Getting God? (NY Times)

And read our latest story:

Majority of Christians Say Doing ‘Good Things’ Is Enough to Reach Heaven, Poll Shows