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After 25 years of decline, US churches see attendance rebound, new study finds

A new national report offers the most comprehensive look yet at how America's churches have fared since COVID-19 — and the picture is more hopeful than many expected.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: April 24

From a solar grant for Spokane’s Salish School to faith leaders defending Pope Leo XIV and global prayer gatherings, here’s the latest regional news roundup.

FāVS reporter selected for European Journalism Institute in Prague

FāVS News reporter Morgen White has been selected for the 2026 European Journalism Institute’s Professional Journalism Program, a competitive international program focused on the importance of independent, fact-based journalism as a foundation of liberty and free societies.

WSU event to examine Iran conflict with veteran journalist and FāVS columnist Lawrence Pintak

Journalist Lawrence Pintak will lead an April 23 discussion at WSU examining the implications of the Iran conflict and what it signals for the Middle East.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: April 17

News Roundup: Seattle Buddhist temple nears reopening, Catholic Republicans respond to Trump’s remarks on the pope, and more Spokane news highlights.

FāVS News expands coverage across Washington state, invites community voices

FāVS News is expanding its coverage across Washington state, and we're inviting clergy, faith leaders, nonprofits and community members to help shape the conversation.

FāVS Religion News Roundup: April 10

A FāVS roundup of religion news including Seattle’s declining religiosity, a compassion training course, a Catholic climate talk and a Holocaust presentation.

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