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Religious news & social issues

Is Christianity in the U.S. still declining?

ELCA presiding bishop issues pastoral message on death of Pope Francis

Statement on North America-Holy Land solidarity visit released

ELCA Church Council takes action for 2025 Churchwide Assembly

ELCA presiding bishop issues video message for Transgender Day of Visibility

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In memoriam: Martin E. Marty

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Bishop Eaton convenes interfaith leaders for statement on refugees, immigrants

A new season in Namibia

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