The Faithful Five for 9.24.26: Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal

September 24, 2026

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

  1. Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal (Christianity Daily)
  2. Famed radio and TV priest Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis, a step away from sainthood (Associated Press)
  3. DOJ sides with Christian groups, IRS in Johnson Amendment appeal (Christian Post)
  4. More internet is associated with less faith, according to a new analysis of 81 countries (Deseret News)
  5. What Retailers Rethinking Self-Checkout Reveals about Human Connection (Crosswalk)

And read our latest story:

Half of younger churchgoers say culture change makes some biblical truths ‘obsolete’