The Faithful Five for 2.16.25: Less Than One-Third of Protestant Churchgoers Read the Bible Daily, Study Shows

February 16, 2026

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

  1. Less Than One-Third of Protestant Churchgoers Read the Bible Daily, Study Shows (Christianity Daily)
  2. The Holy Scriptures and America’s Presidents (Acton Institute)
  3. Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a period of fasting, reflection — and fish fries (Associated Press)
  4. United States and Hungary Partner on Advancing Religious Freedom in the Middle East and Africa (U.S. State Dept.)
  5. A Presidents’ Day Story for the Ages: George Washington and the Italian Painter Who Honored Him (Crosswalk)

And read our latest story:

Americans rank clergy at record low in honesty and ethics ratings: Gallup