Ryan Foley
Ryan Foley joined The Christian Post in August 2020. He currently covers abortion, politics, education and U.S. news. He was a participant in the National Journalism Center's spring 2018 internship program and has previously written for the Media Research Center's NewsBusters blog and The Western Journal.
Foley graduated from Rhode Island College in 2017 with a B.A. in Political Science and currently resides in Arlington, Virginia.
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Megachurch pastor responds to claims he plagiarized apology for viral wedding night 'joke'
A megachurch pastor has denied allegations that he plagiarized an apology as he continues to face pushback for suggesting in a joke that married women should do whatever their husbands want on their wedding night.
Scottish Parliament considers motion to repeal hate speech law amid free speech concerns
Members of the Scottish Parliament have tabled a motion to repeal the new hate crime law that critics view as hostile to free speech.
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A gospel singer associated with a popular Christian artist has died of cancer, prompting Christian music organizations and bands to offer tributes.
Operation Rescue endorses Trump, blasts 'hypocritical' burst of 'disdain' from pro-life mov't
A pro-life organization is endorsing former President Donald Trump in the presidential election as it condemns what it characterizes as a “hypocritical” burst of “disdain” from the pro-life movement in response to the candidate’s recent comments about abortion.
Man pepper sprays priest during confession at Texas church
A Catholic Church in Texas is suspending confessions indefinitely after a priest was doused with pepper spray while administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation to the public.
Private schools cultivating more engaged citizens that public schools: study
A new report reveals that private schools, especially religious schools, are more effective at turning students into engaged citizens than public schools amid concerns about civic literacy among American pupils.
60% of Catholics think abortion should be legal, support lower among weekly churchgoers: poll
A majority of American Catholics think abortion should be legal in all or most cases, although support for legal abortion is much lower among Catholics who attend mass regularly, according to a survey.
Catholic Church sees membership rise but number of priests decline
New statistics released by the Vatican reveal that while the number of Catholics worldwide saw a slight increase from 2021 to 2022, the number of priests continues to decline.
15 lesser-known candidates running for president in 2024
A number of candidates have filed to run for president, receiving little to no media attention in the process. While some of the candidates have high name identification established from engaging in non-political activities, their campaigns have not been treated as serious endeavors thus far. Here are 14 lesser-known candidates running for president in 2024.
Increasing share of young adults say the Bible has transformed their lives: poll
The share of young adults who say the Bible has had a transformative impact on their lives has increased, even as a majority remain “Scripture Disengaged,” according to a new survey.